| 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 | $199.85 | 5.758% | $211.3574 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.45 | 4.401% | $211.3598 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.99 | 5.801% | $105.7904 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.87 | 12.833% | $112.6863 | $112.69 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.66 | 12.516% | $91.8806 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.83 | 12.384% | $193.1094 | $193.11 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.61 | 5.362% | $229.2782 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.26 | $1,155.4621 | $1,155.47 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.60 | |