| 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 | $198.99 | 6.245% | $211.4169 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.65 | 9.500% | $131.0168 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.56 | 9.791% | $9.3981 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.30 | 11.366% | $12.5844 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.39 | 10.466% | $236.8281 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.80 | 7.668% | $215.1207 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.97 | 8.556% | $220.3361 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.66 | $1,036.7011 | $1,036.71 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.60 | |