| 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 | $15.59 | 11.238% | $17.342 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.73 | 9.697% | $220.1948 | $220.19 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.30 | 11.471% | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.80 | 3.702% | $199.9375 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 12.236% | $271.9478 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.81 | 3.282% | $140.2673 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.45 | 4.189% | $111.9511 | $111.95 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.98 | $1,190.4905 | $1,190.49 | $1,190.50 | $1,190.50 | |