| 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 | $199.63 | 8.450% | $216.4987 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.47 | 11.688% | $271.9268 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.39 | 11.690% | $145.6326 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.91 | 7.787% | $142.1818 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.68 | 13.397% | $206.0197 | $206.02 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.31 | 11.451% | $245.5377 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.40 | 13.267% | $83.138 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.79 | $1,310.9353 | $1,310.94 | $1,311.00 | $1,310.80 | |