| 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 | $198.96 | 6.455% | $211.8029 | $211.80 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.34 | 9.300% | $15.6736 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.34 | 5.171% | $129.7179 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.98 | 9.246% | $242.5043 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.60 | 12.683% | $244.0714 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.43 | 7.835% | $223.6821 | $223.68 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.60 | 13.360% | $80.0322 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.25 | $1,147.4844 | $1,147.47 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.50 | |