| 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 | $222.60 | 13.142% | $251.8541 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.26 | 3.495% | $36.4923 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.41 | 5.316% | $87.8441 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.55 | 12.134% | $278.7091 | $278.71 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.66 | 11.110% | $200.7313 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.25 | 11.420% | $133.9826 | $133.98 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.36 | 7.181% | $210.4606 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.09 | $1,200.0741 | $1,200.06 | $1,200.10 | $1,200.10 | |