| 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 | $201.43 | 5.387% | $212.281 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.65 | 9.560% | $248.3177 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.63 | 10.783% | $256.6067 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.38 | 13.354% | $250.9431 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.75 | 12.669% | $77.4599 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.89 | 11.273% | $98.9106 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.85 | 7.410% | $110.4712 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.58 | $1,254.9902 | $1,254.99 | $1,254.95 | $1,255.00 | |