| 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 | $206.68 | 5.535% | $218.1197 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.38 | 4.811% | $45.467 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.77 | 12.600% | $125.853 | $125.85 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.52 | 8.291% | $156.5022 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.34 | 6.743% | $199.9723 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.59 | 4.627% | $214.0564 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.27 | 7.179% | $239.2986 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.55 | $1,199.2692 | $1,199.27 | $1,199.20 | $1,199.40 | |