| 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 | $199.49 | 6.185% | $211.8285 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.84 | 12.792% | $233.299 | $233.30 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.73 | 3.301% | $250.7425 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.69 | 6.313% | $241.0009 | $241.00 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.95 | 4.328% | $90.7132 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.71 | 12.418% | $43.517 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.97 | 10.495% | $178.9688 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.38 | $1,250.0699 | $1,250.07 | $1,250.05 | $1,250.00 | |