| 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 | $198.68 | 5.103% | $208.8186 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.45 | 6.623% | $206.2622 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.67 | 12.815% | $185.7725 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.78 | 9.431% | $266.7709 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.83 | 12.639% | $114.7003 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.69 | 3.322% | $199.0912 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.27 | 4.338% | $34.7133 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.37 | $1,216.1290 | $1,216.12 | $1,216.05 | $1,216.20 | |