| 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 | $199.50 | 4.431% | $208.3398 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.39 | 11.357% | $18.2514 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.32 | 9.271% | $88.8592 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.80 | 10.269% | $114.4592 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.64 | 12.764% | $279.2488 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.85 | 6.706% | $233.5261 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.64 | 7.701% | $194.5511 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.14 | $1,137.2356 | $1,137.24 | $1,137.25 | $1,137.30 | |