| 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 | $199.61 | 5.423% | $210.4349 | $210.43 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.47 | 11.516% | $30.6334 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.39 | 11.124% | $269.3535 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.69 | 10.323% | $48.2001 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.82 | 11.578% | $186.1344 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.32 | 7.792% | $18.6696 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.57 | 10.529% | $210.6351 | $210.64 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.87 | $974.0610 | $974.05 | $974.10 | $974.00 | |