| 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 | $203.82 | 6.197% | $216.4507 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.65 | 4.626% | $208.8858 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.66 | 13.215% | $279.2561 | $279.26 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.34 | 7.511% | $131.529 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.80 | 5.300% | $254.6154 | $254.62 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.60 | 9.418% | $63.0248 | $63.02 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.73 | 8.801% | $43.2266 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.60 | $1,196.9884 | $1,197.00 | $1,197.00 | $1,197.00 | |