| 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 | $199.25 | 5.110% | $209.4317 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.36 | 3.541% | $174.3216 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.49 | 11.704% | $270.871 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.77 | 4.760% | $81.4719 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.26 | 5.676% | $263.408 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.63 | 5.762% | $69.4116 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.52 | 11.630% | $69.7911 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.28 | $1,138.7069 | $1,138.70 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.70 | |