| 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 | $207.40 | 3.413% | $214.4786 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.70 | 6.518% | $258.5192 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.75 | 7.555% | $108.3617 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.73 | 12.446% | $88.5287 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.66 | 5.520% | $171.6388 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.52 | 10.192% | $231.9762 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.71 | 10.840% | $216.925 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.47 | $1,290.4282 | $1,290.44 | $1,290.50 | $1,290.40 | |