| 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 | $199.48 | 8.288% | $216.0129 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.53 | 13.648% | $215.3971 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.69 | 10.135% | $72.3477 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.84 | 7.627% | $212.9293 | $212.93 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.68 | 4.189% | $67.3894 | $67.39 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.60 | 9.789% | $20.4208 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.82 | 9.316% | $180.1746 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.64 | $984.6718 | $984.67 | $984.65 | $984.60 | |