| 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 | $187.45 | 12.487% | $210.8569 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.96 | 5.737% | $249.497 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.80 | 12.359% | $98.6512 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.31 | 3.642% | $240.7707 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.41 | 3.233% | $25.1992 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.74 | 5.614% | $254.2551 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.38 | 12.744% | $35.3791 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.05 | $1,114.6092 | $1,114.62 | $1,114.60 | $1,114.80 | |