| 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 | $199.58 | 5.800% | $211.1556 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.34 | 7.143% | $46.4358 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.91 | 7.614% | $230.1971 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.80 | 12.707% | $100.0838 | $100.08 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.44 | 3.156% | $157.251 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.52 | 5.259% | $243.6956 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.40 | 6.377% | $211.052 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.99 | $1,199.8709 | $1,199.88 | $1,199.90 | $1,200.00 | |