| 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 | $199.82 | 4.785% | $209.3814 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.25 | 9.260% | $131.3852 | $131.39 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.51 | 9.208% | $263.7482 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.99 | 10.370% | $201.9661 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.89 | 7.703% | $23.5762 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.33 | 8.587% | $220.7899 | $220.79 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.51 | 9.527% | $268.8997 | $268.90 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.30 | $1,319.7467 | $1,319.76 | $1,319.80 | $1,319.80 | |