| 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 | $199.69 | 5.800% | $211.272 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.82 | 13.127% | $256.5947 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.59 | 6.567% | $82.6853 | $82.69 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.40 | 9.576% | $228.3564 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.37 | 8.309% | $193.1908 | $193.19 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.84 | 11.469% | $173.7133 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.95 | 7.448% | $143.9266 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.66 | $1,289.7391 | $1,289.74 | $1,289.75 | $1,289.80 | |