| 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 | $199.69 | 5.178% | $210.0299 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.37 | 6.594% | $49.4276 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.65 | 5.361% | $233.5327 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.44 | 3.716% | $63.7231 | $63.72 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.98 | 6.823% | $255.2856 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.46 | 12.119% | $176.5426 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.63 | 4.312% | $261.4372 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.22 | $1,249.9787 | $1,249.98 | $1,250.05 | $1,249.80 | |