| 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 | $198.30 | 5.606% | $209.4167 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.43 | 12.775% | $246.3344 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.34 | 12.281% | $7.1186 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.87 | 6.659% | $243.0439 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.88 | 8.207% | $121.062 | $121.06 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.32 | 10.812% | $44.6794 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.31 | 7.265% | $240.6061 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.45 | $1,112.2611 | $1,112.26 | $1,112.25 | $1,112.20 | |