| 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 | $199.45 | 8.660% | $216.7224 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.47 | 6.316% | $41.9629 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.60 | 10.542% | $240.5394 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.71 | 10.677% | $228.7804 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.64 | 7.515% | $259.7992 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.89 | 11.556% | $40.0374 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.85 | 9.652% | $19.5729 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.61 | $1,047.4146 | $1,047.41 | $1,047.40 | $1,047.40 | |