| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $196.99 | 10.405% | $217.4868 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.87 | 11.446% | $258.4098 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.40 | 8.136% | $79.3718 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.28 | 9.146% | $43.964 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.65 | 13.270% | $269.1862 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.47 | 8.595% | $217.7004 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.64 | 8.782% | $198.6794 | $198.68 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.30 | $1,284.7984 | $1,284.80 | $1,284.80 | $1,284.90 | |