| 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 | $200.96 | 9.235% | $219.5187 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.49 | 5.527% | $134.5364 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.34 | 12.700% | $148.0202 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.40 | 9.308% | $21.2058 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.90 | 10.319% | $41.8109 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.50 | 11.488% | $156.6406 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.77 | 11.200% | $272.1842 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.36 | $993.9168 | $993.92 | $993.90 | $993.80 | |