| 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 | $197.82 | 4.830% | $207.3747 | $207.37 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.84 | 9.871% | $133.8668 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.81 | 13.461% | $174.5144 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.31 | 12.528% | $280.5436 | $280.54 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.83 | 12.236% | $248.9731 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.37 | 11.285% | $47.1515 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.63 | 10.653% | $125.735 | $125.74 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.61 | $1,218.1591 | $1,218.15 | $1,218.10 | $1,218.20 | |