| 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 | $199.90 | 8.195% | $216.2818 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.67 | 4.821% | $233.4049 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.57 | 12.606% | $243.8708 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.27 | 9.868% | $174.9868 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.33 | 12.185% | $247.1772 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.79 | 11.191% | $23.1166 | $23.12 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.37 | 7.172% | $111.8554 | $111.86 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.90 | $1,250.6935 | $1,250.70 | $1,250.70 | $1,250.80 | |