| 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 | $196.49 | 5.590% | $207.4738 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.32 | 5.763% | $238.3052 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.73 | 6.679% | $117.0589 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.91 | 12.742% | $26.9566 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.54 | 5.200% | $153.1081 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.78 | 8.160% | $219.3268 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.47 | 11.862% | $249.978 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.24 | $1,212.2074 | $1,212.22 | $1,212.20 | $1,212.30 | |