| 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 | $199.87 | 9.774% | $219.4053 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.96 | 9.761% | $228.259 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.54 | 4.196% | $186.0315 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.72 | 7.817% | $172.2053 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.54 | 6.356% | $97.3583 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.57 | 9.647% | $216.6296 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.66 | 9.800% | $164.3267 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.86 | $1,284.2157 | $1,284.23 | $1,284.25 | $1,284.20 | |