| 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 | $198.64 | 5.436% | $209.4381 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.87 | 6.854% | $112.0578 | $112.06 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.95 | 8.406% | $213.5056 | $213.51 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.98 | 6.849% | $231.841 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.53 | 11.524% | $219.1781 | $219.18 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.97 | 6.295% | $119.0185 | $119.02 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.68 | 7.644% | $115.9111 | $115.91 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.62 | $1,220.9502 | $1,220.96 | $1,220.95 | $1,220.90 | |