| 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 | $199.94 | 12.111% | $224.1547 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.55 | 4.763% | $71.815 | $71.82 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.87 | 7.568% | $108.5038 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.85 | 5.705% | $242.9629 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.36 | 6.704% | $209.524 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.27 | 9.738% | $44.1915 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.32 | 4.684% | $237.9677 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.16 | $1,139.1196 | $1,139.11 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.20 | |