| 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 | $196.50 | 11.422% | $218.9442 | $218.94 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.89 | 5.450% | $248.746 | $248.75 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.71 | 6.771% | $166.2531 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.59 | 10.399% | $49.2269 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.94 | 9.227% | $123.361 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.41 | 3.863% | $213.345 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.68 | 6.681% | $129.8094 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.72 | $1,149.6856 | $1,149.69 | $1,149.70 | $1,149.60 | |