| 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 | $198.60 | 6.406% | $211.3223 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.92 | 12.417% | $131.438 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.62 | 9.582% | $273.5386 | $273.54 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.65 | 6.603% | $238.4176 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.63 | 3.323% | $41.9801 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.93 | 8.206% | $170.8897 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.73 | 10.605% | $224.2295 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.08 | $1,291.8158 | $1,291.82 | $1,291.85 | $1,291.70 | |