| 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 | $196.92 | 9.711% | $216.0429 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.63 | 12.742% | $246.4878 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.86 | 10.275% | $57.1886 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.80 | 10.501% | $225.201 | $225.20 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.60 | 3.247% | $142.0679 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.77 | 13.753% | $240.8947 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.98 | 11.218% | $87.84 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.56 | $1,215.7229 | $1,215.72 | $1,215.75 | $1,215.70 | |