| 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 | $199.42 | 11.386% | $222.126 | $222.13 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.25 | 9.216% | $38.4986 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.79 | 4.551% | $31.1457 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.60 | 8.125% | $257.9863 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.77 | 11.298% | $17.5517 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.91 | 5.503% | $246.7821 | $246.78 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.76 | 3.684% | $185.3455 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.50 | $999.4359 | $999.45 | $999.50 | $999.40 | |