| 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 | $197.83 | 9.783% | $217.1837 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.67 | 6.261% | $214.2966 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.46 | 10.321% | $236.5944 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.59 | 10.107% | $163.608 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.70 | 6.553% | $6.0735 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.71 | 4.454% | $149.0663 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.57 | 11.446% | $225.7562 | $225.76 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.53 | $1,212.5787 | $1,212.58 | $1,212.55 | $1,212.70 | |