| 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 | $199.72 | 8.668% | $217.0317 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.66 | 11.105% | $220.7212 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.50 | 11.358% | $88.5296 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.35 | 8.302% | $186.6585 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.25 | 12.712% | $71.2903 | $71.29 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.53 | 8.514% | $194.8152 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.58 | 3.198% | $211.1225 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.59 | $1,190.1690 | $1,190.17 | $1,190.15 | $1,190.10 | |