| 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 | $199.85 | 8.755% | $217.3469 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.52 | 5.231% | $204.6953 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.58 | 12.471% | $277.331 | $277.33 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.83 | 12.708% | $139.5663 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.87 | 13.255% | $186.7235 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.30 | 4.496% | $42.1119 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.94 | 10.427% | $199.8066 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.89 | $1,267.5815 | $1,267.59 | $1,267.55 | $1,267.50 | |