| 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 | $200.53 | 9.685% | $219.9513 | $219.95 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.27 | 7.484% | $243.204 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.27 | 4.641% | $188.6363 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.75 | 12.244% | $133.2898 | $133.29 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.36 | 13.674% | $280.0473 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.63 | 6.394% | $203.8828 | $203.88 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.45 | 6.440% | $212.2946 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,363.26 | $1,481.3061 | $1,481.30 | $1,481.35 | $1,481.30 | |