| 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 | $196.59 | 12.496% | $221.1559 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.59 | 13.521% | $234.523 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.81 | 6.139% | $189.7871 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.84 | 9.820% | $228.2499 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.92 | 8.704% | $27.089 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.37 | 11.825% | $262.0843 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.55 | 9.756% | $89.506 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.67 | $1,252.3952 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.40 | |