| 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 | $199.51 | 8.784% | $217.035 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.87 | 12.619% | $204.8202 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.63 | 8.867% | $220.5972 | $220.60 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.57 | 4.521% | $80.0317 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.97 | 7.400% | $249.1358 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.81 | 7.324% | $162.9286 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.48 | 13.361% | $24.3499 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.84 | $1,158.8984 | $1,158.91 | $1,158.95 | $1,158.70 | |