| 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 | $199.80 | 4.625% | $209.0408 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.72 | 13.344% | $132.2951 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.95 | 4.628% | $234.3144 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.47 | 13.174% | $129.5503 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.40 | 8.593% | $231.7375 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.37 | 11.120% | $252.6535 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.80 | 5.483% | $128.4783 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.51 | $1,318.0699 | $1,318.07 | $1,318.10 | $1,318.10 | |