| 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 | $199.92 | 5.248% | $210.4118 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.97 | 5.125% | $132.426 | $132.43 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.79 | 9.132% | $144.9164 | $144.92 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.53 | 12.533% | $90.6228 | $90.62 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.31 | 9.580% | $95.6743 | $95.67 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.65 | 9.412% | $193.2763 | $193.28 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.67 | 6.417% | $101.8091 | $101.81 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.84 | $969.1367 | $969.14 | $969.10 | $969.10 | |