| 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 | $209.25 | 12.690% | $235.8038 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.50 | 6.403% | $139.9199 | $139.92 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.97 | 9.287% | $220.727 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.81 | 4.766% | $44.8503 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.93 | 5.422% | $69.5047 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.89 | 12.694% | $264.7069 | $264.71 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.81 | 5.693% | $212.2421 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.16 | $1,187.7547 | $1,187.75 | $1,187.75 | $1,187.70 | |