| 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 | $113.26 | 5.625% | $119.6309 | $119.63 | $119.65 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.43 | 4.805% | $209.0126 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.93 | 8.716% | $238.0119 | $238.01 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.57 | 13.231% | $133.1257 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.76 | 13.189% | $244.2166 | $244.22 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.84 | 12.597% | $35.8509 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.49 | 12.366% | $216.2933 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.28 | $1,196.1419 | $1,196.14 | $1,196.15 | $1,196.10 | |