| 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 | $199.94 | 8.242% | $216.4191 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.64 | 6.529% | $165.8017 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.56 | 12.330% | $20.8484 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.67 | 9.854% | $117.1813 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.35 | 3.623% | $48.0293 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.48 | 10.440% | $91.0909 | $91.09 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.80 | 6.783% | $36.0927 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.44 | $695.4634 | $695.46 | $695.50 | $695.40 | |