| 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 | $199.77 | 10.380% | $220.5061 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.67 | 11.617% | $231.795 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.25 | 8.787% | $72.0714 | $72.07 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.61 | 13.341% | $131.0335 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.75 | 11.521% | $126.8551 | $126.86 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.92 | 4.232% | $156.2646 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.76 | 9.307% | $269.726 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.73 | $1,208.2517 | $1,208.26 | $1,208.25 | $1,208.30 | |