| 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 | $199.98 | 5.272% | $210.5229 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.47 | 6.424% | $246.3396 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.68 | 13.485% | $247.0341 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.72 | 9.342% | $134.1845 | $134.18 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.71 | 8.221% | $239.9368 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.86 | 6.808% | $115.2031 | $115.20 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.74 | 4.366% | $86.3524 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.16 | $1,279.5734 | $1,279.56 | $1,279.60 | $1,279.50 | |