| 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 | $198.79 | 8.753% | $216.1901 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.54 | 5.172% | $209.8602 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.63 | 10.647% | $243.014 | $243.01 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.35 | 6.442% | $88.7194 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.99 | 12.403% | $176.4615 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.57 | 10.686% | $53.7602 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.56 | 5.204% | $200.4767 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.43 | $1,188.4821 | $1,188.48 | $1,188.45 | $1,188.60 | |