| 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 | $200.29 | 7.185% | $214.6808 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.99 | 13.800% | $252.6246 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.65 | 13.503% | $225.4737 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.28 | 3.745% | $193.2562 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.96 | 10.852% | $13.2579 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.68 | 13.596% | $126.864 | $126.86 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.83 | 4.696% | $201.8853 | $201.89 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.68 | $1,228.0425 | $1,228.04 | $1,228.00 | $1,228.20 | |