| 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 | $199.96 | 9.752% | $219.4601 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.42 | 4.403% | $198.8042 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.71 | 5.375% | $220.9819 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.59 | 5.230% | $23.7715 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.88 | 8.604% | $206.2173 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.77 | 12.579% | $276.6854 | $276.69 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.48 | 9.697% | $63.0538 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.81 | $1,208.9742 | $1,208.97 | $1,208.95 | $1,209.10 | |