| 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 | $199.30 | 9.491% | $218.2156 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.46 | 7.231% | $217.0999 | $217.10 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.83 | 8.202% | $229.2043 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.83 | 8.311% | $224.0196 | $224.02 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.95 | 10.252% | $81.5314 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.40 | 10.543% | $21.4453 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.81 | 5.847% | $47.43 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.58 | $1,038.9461 | $1,038.95 | $1,038.95 | $1,038.80 | |