| 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 | $199.93 | 8.587% | $217.098 | $217.10 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.76 | 5.440% | $261.2381 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.84 | 5.421% | $194.8602 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.31 | 9.713% | $219.7661 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.38 | 6.562% | $240.1694 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.50 | 12.329% | $231.9594 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.56 | 3.140% | $92.3722 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.28 | $1,457.4634 | $1,457.47 | $1,457.40 | $1,457.60 | |