| 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 | $199.88 | 5.784% | $211.4411 | $211.44 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.82 | 9.728% | $199.5074 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.42 | 6.570% | $174.1567 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.68 | 3.454% | $79.3285 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.89 | 7.838% | $28.9976 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.61 | 13.709% | $229.2487 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.58 | 11.496% | $210.2592 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.88 | $1,132.9392 | $1,132.95 | $1,132.95 | $1,132.90 | |