| 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 | $198.50 | 11.447% | $221.2223 | $221.22 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.57 | 12.819% | $157.4615 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.73 | 8.579% | $84.3985 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.35 | 12.738% | $256.3098 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.50 | 12.718% | $49.0323 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.52 | 12.164% | $40.9623 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.63 | 4.466% | $197.0542 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.80 | $1,006.4409 | $1,006.43 | $1,006.40 | $1,006.50 | |