| 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 | $196.50 | 7.712% | $211.6541 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.51 | 12.212% | $219.3857 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.42 | 11.171% | $269.5007 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.62 | 9.454% | $118.8889 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.98 | 9.356% | $6.5395 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.37 | 3.527% | $180.52 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.95 | 6.757% | $243.3526 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.35 | $1,249.8415 | $1,249.84 | $1,249.85 | $1,249.90 | |