| 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 | $198.62 | 11.398% | $221.2587 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.32 | 11.149% | $31.4774 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.91 | 11.462% | $108.0178 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.66 | 10.681% | $213.238 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.43 | 11.626% | $277.3125 | $277.31 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.98 | 8.693% | $203.2342 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.26 | 3.483% | $215.5137 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.18 | $1,270.0523 | $1,270.05 | $1,270.05 | $1,270.00 | |