| 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 | $199.79 | 8.790% | $217.3515 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.92 | 12.447% | $248.4179 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.70 | 3.143% | $51.2621 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.76 | 13.345% | $91.5374 | $91.54 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.59 | 13.432% | $123.1758 | $123.18 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.52 | 5.644% | $194.9343 | $194.93 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.82 | 11.750% | $29.9714 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.10 | $956.6504 | $956.65 | $956.65 | $956.70 | |