| 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 | $197.42 | 11.845% | $220.8044 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.41 | 5.554% | $191.4855 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.96 | 10.854% | $217.2295 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.97 | 7.842% | $266.3374 | $266.34 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.34 | 13.424% | $48.0237 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.56 | 7.584% | $16.7401 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.56 | 9.327% | $248.7845 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.22 | $1,209.4051 | $1,209.40 | $1,209.45 | $1,209.30 | |