| 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 | 9.385% | $218.7153 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.59 | 5.420% | $197.7574 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.91 | 3.146% | $225.7969 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.62 | 6.715% | $162.8684 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.54 | 4.296% | $162.222 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.84 | 5.580% | $16.7239 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.27 | 13.411% | $114.8513 | $114.85 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.72 | $1,098.9352 | $1,098.94 | $1,098.85 | $1,099.00 | |