| 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 | $199.94 | 8.531% | $216.9969 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.36 | 5.539% | $244.175 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.36 | 10.614% | $114.3306 | $114.33 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.79 | 13.683% | $173.6963 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.94 | 10.855% | $43.1669 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.51 | 10.641% | $246.1873 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.60 | 8.396% | $105.7945 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.50 | $1,144.3475 | $1,144.36 | $1,144.40 | $1,144.40 | |