| 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 | $237.88 | 5.108% | $250.0309 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.52 | 12.370% | $197.2318 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.45 | 4.307% | $227.8586 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.95 | 6.418% | $70.1827 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.48 | 9.445% | $49.7756 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.88 | 5.448% | $230.8046 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.26 | 7.628% | $189.7051 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.42 | $1,215.5893 | $1,215.59 | $1,215.65 | $1,215.60 | |