| 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 | $199.84 | 4.315% | $208.4631 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.89 | 5.217% | $204.0052 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.35 | 7.488% | $186.3304 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.36 | 11.553% | $216.8144 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.70 | 8.726% | $31.2044 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.65 | 10.553% | $8.4573 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.74 | 11.327% | $181.1736 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.53 | $1,036.4484 | $1,036.44 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.50 | |