| 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 | $199.69 | 4.656% | $208.9876 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.70 | 13.585% | $159.8141 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.53 | 11.718% | $88.8493 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.27 | 6.532% | $215.4823 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.34 | 5.630% | $199.9998 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.82 | 8.633% | $185.5669 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.85 | 12.505% | $257.4677 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.20 | $1,316.1677 | $1,316.17 | $1,316.15 | $1,316.20 | |