| 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 | $195.98 | 9.675% | $214.9411 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.28 | 6.790% | $62.2372 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.72 | 12.715% | $194.6813 | $194.68 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.79 | 8.259% | $227.1166 | $227.12 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.53 | 3.248% | $143.0295 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.36 | 8.144% | $121.5106 | $121.51 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.55 | 11.697% | $255.2835 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.21 | $1,218.7998 | $1,218.80 | $1,218.85 | $1,218.70 | |