| 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 | $200.73 | 9.441% | $219.6809 | $219.68 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.26 | 12.444% | $11.5368 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.81 | 13.516% | $247.2492 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.67 | 4.174% | $166.3346 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.58 | 6.529% | $118.8651 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.27 | 5.314% | $62.4196 | $62.42 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.76 | 8.866% | $246.8645 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.08 | $1,072.9507 | $1,072.95 | $1,072.95 | $1,072.90 | |