| 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 | $199.93 | 8.700% | $217.3239 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.54 | 12.541% | $172.7955 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.26 | 6.202% | $239.2306 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.59 | 12.614% | $14.1781 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.83 | 4.790% | $233.5036 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.71 | 12.711% | $69.554 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.44 | 7.375% | $249.5825 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.30 | $1,196.1682 | $1,196.16 | $1,196.20 | $1,196.20 | |