| 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 | $199.86 | 8.496% | $216.8401 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.80 | 6.167% | $252.4651 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.49 | 11.120% | $146.1117 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.53 | 9.681% | $202.3943 | $202.39 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.57 | 7.445% | $223.0236 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.53 | 11.785% | $98.9633 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.96 | 8.653% | $53.1965 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.74 | $1,192.9946 | $1,192.99 | $1,192.95 | $1,193.00 | |