| 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 | $197.55 | 12.482% | $222.2082 | $222.21 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.26 | 4.840% | $246.6466 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.72 | 6.805% | $253.8968 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.46 | 11.699% | $48.5444 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.28 | 11.181% | $80.3616 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.70 | 4.324% | $227.1133 | $227.11 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.36 | 9.376% | $216.9582 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.33 | $1,295.7291 | $1,295.73 | $1,295.70 | $1,295.70 | |