| 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 | $199.95 | 10.240% | $220.4249 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.66 | 3.364% | $216.713 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.27 | 9.156% | $196.7755 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.29 | 13.726% | $205.0366 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.68 | 7.698% | $91.1987 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.45 | 11.310% | $265.4187 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.61 | 9.486% | $81.6875 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.91 | $1,277.2549 | $1,277.26 | $1,277.25 | $1,277.20 | |