| 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 | $199.98 | 5.701% | $211.3809 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.25 | 4.592% | $184.3434 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.35 | 6.217% | $189.438 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.40 | 4.308% | $169.3962 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.70 | 3.372% | $252.9513 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.37 | 9.778% | $43.2196 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.79 | 4.217% | $72.733 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.84 | $1,123.4624 | $1,123.46 | $1,123.50 | $1,123.40 | |