| 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 | $199.96 | 8.811% | $217.5785 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.55 | 8.354% | $151.208 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.54 | 3.735% | $79.3988 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.50 | 12.482% | $162.5365 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.74 | 13.237% | $46.1328 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.32 | 11.679% | $118.7371 | $118.74 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.56 | 4.728% | $230.9881 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.17 | $1,006.5798 | $1,006.59 | $1,006.65 | $1,006.50 | |