| 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 | $197.42 | 11.139% | $219.4106 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.44 | 8.267% | $246.2425 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.81 | 8.678% | $54.1325 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.41 | 10.184% | $95.21 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.50 | 6.478% | $187.9337 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.94 | 4.796% | $215.8169 | $215.82 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.81 | 6.411% | $98.76 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.33 | $1,117.5062 | $1,117.50 | $1,117.50 | $1,117.40 | |