| 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 | $199.62 | 9.564% | $218.7117 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.86 | 5.494% | $204.5107 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.80 | 5.186% | $241.7174 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.49 | 8.375% | $20.0385 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.43 | 3.255% | $221.4097 | $221.41 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.95 | 4.206% | $170.8457 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.27 | 13.266% | $232.5011 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.42 | $1,309.7348 | $1,309.74 | $1,309.70 | $1,309.60 | |