| 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 | $199.92 | 9.116% | $218.1447 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.66 | 8.677% | $235.4596 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.59 | 7.675% | $51.2425 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.44 | 4.164% | $123.3718 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.35 | 5.196% | $258.0984 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.50 | 6.671% | $25.0677 | $25.07 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.48 | 11.714% | $266.4155 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.94 | $1,177.8002 | $1,177.80 | $1,177.75 | $1,177.80 | |