| 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 | $199.83 | 7.475% | $214.7673 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.99 | 5.304% | $168.4759 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.79 | 3.447% | $184.9529 | $184.95 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.82 | 3.726% | $188.5946 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.58 | 3.316% | $5.765 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.99 | 5.690% | $252.5885 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.84 | 12.693% | $203.794 | $203.79 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.84 | $1,218.9382 | $1,218.94 | $1,218.95 | $1,219.10 | |