| 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 | $199.93 | 6.745% | $213.4153 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.66 | 4.481% | $207.562 | $207.56 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.52 | 7.531% | $88.7346 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.54 | 5.809% | $139.1812 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.25 | 9.762% | $131.9888 | $131.99 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.31 | 9.273% | $259.3158 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.99 | 4.652% | $107.7811 | $107.78 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.20 | $1,147.9788 | $1,147.98 | $1,148.00 | $1,148.00 | |