| 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 | 9.276% | $218.2132 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.60 | 5.571% | $241.3353 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.96 | 7.814% | $258.7105 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.58 | 7.191% | $143.1857 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.89 | 7.747% | $28.9732 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.82 | 3.126% | $129.7531 | $129.75 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.30 | 10.478% | $22.427 | $22.43 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.84 | $1,042.5980 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.60 | |