| 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 | $200.25 | 3.128% | $206.5138 | $206.51 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.70 | 13.767% | $244.2577 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.80 | 11.606% | $135.9361 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.78 | 13.536% | $264.2891 | $264.29 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.25 | 13.146% | $133.7951 | $133.80 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.65 | 8.400% | $151.3806 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.41 | 5.813% | $141.1651 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.84 | $1,277.3375 | $1,277.35 | $1,277.35 | $1,277.40 | |