| 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 | $199.43 | 7.748% | $214.8818 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.25 | 12.527% | $264.7198 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.75 | 4.552% | $149.248 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.72 | 7.267% | $53.3332 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.26 | 6.224% | $245.6536 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.29 | 8.867% | $10.1137 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.78 | 8.865% | $191.3629 | $191.36 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.48 | $1,129.3130 | $1,129.30 | $1,129.30 | $1,129.30 | |