| 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 | $200.92 | 4.294% | $209.5475 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.65 | 5.777% | $143.4865 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.80 | 7.196% | $212.0337 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.86 | 12.376% | $168.4067 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.35 | 10.674% | $256.0443 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.61 | 8.490% | $246.9341 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.73 | 10.776% | $56.1967 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.92 | $1,292.6495 | $1,292.65 | $1,292.70 | $1,292.50 | |