| 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 | $196.34 | 7.168% | $210.4137 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.68 | 12.864% | $247.9396 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.27 | 5.711% | $250.8205 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.32 | 11.762% | $216.0583 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.77 | 9.210% | $186.4979 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.92 | 11.265% | $115.6266 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.80 | 4.441% | $246.2719 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,357.10 | $1,473.6285 | $1,473.63 | $1,473.60 | $1,473.60 | |