| 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 | $199.83 | 9.449% | $218.7119 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.66 | 3.794% | $158.4519 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.38 | 10.512% | $233.6003 | $233.60 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.25 | 6.127% | $214.6419 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.43 | 13.316% | $93.4064 | $93.41 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.53 | 5.460% | $251.5537 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.40 | 8.623% | $19.9866 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.48 | $1,190.3527 | $1,190.35 | $1,190.35 | $1,190.40 | |