| 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 | $197.30 | 11.229% | $219.4548 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.25 | 12.689% | $272.9891 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.76 | 10.384% | $270.1759 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.35 | 8.478% | $103.4338 | $103.43 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.75 | 7.794% | $105.3686 | $105.37 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.75 | 4.870% | $95.1695 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.26 | 7.525% | $134.6858 | $134.69 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.42 | $1,201.2775 | $1,201.28 | $1,201.30 | $1,201.40 | |