| 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 | $205.32 | 7.734% | $221.1994 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.32 | 5.847% | $212.0327 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.58 | 7.436% | $126.3232 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.76 | 11.539% | $143.6176 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.33 | 8.123% | $90.0989 | $90.10 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.46 | 4.182% | $108.8285 | $108.83 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.69 | 13.380% | $281.9647 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.46 | $1,184.0650 | $1,184.06 | $1,184.05 | $1,184.00 | |