| 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 | 5.545% | $210.9317 | $210.93 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.87 | 7.611% | $252.746 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.44 | 4.672% | $193.057 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.42 | 9.413% | $248.827 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.88 | 9.184% | $71.9304 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.87 | 6.666% | $237.7265 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.66 | 10.396% | $257.9513 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,368.99 | $1,473.1699 | $1,473.18 | $1,473.25 | $1,473.10 | |