| 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 | $199.45 | 6.434% | $212.2826 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.51 | 12.152% | $110.4809 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.90 | 11.159% | $231.0996 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.99 | 11.809% | $157.6395 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.52 | 8.683% | $8.173 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.62 | 8.353% | $252.0507 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.27 | 11.750% | $256.2092 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.26 | $1,227.9355 | $1,227.93 | $1,227.95 | $1,228.00 | |