| 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 | $199.72 | 7.750% | $215.1983 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.51 | 11.325% | $252.1623 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.41 | 4.296% | $110.9814 | $110.98 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.43 | 9.213% | $37.602 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.82 | 3.439% | $183.9352 | $183.94 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.66 | 3.411% | $151.6626 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.81 | 13.768% | $131.7547 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.36 | $1,083.2965 | $1,083.29 | $1,083.30 | $1,083.40 | |