| 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 | $200.79 | 5.600% | $212.0342 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.44 | 12.711% | $266.4939 | $266.49 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.76 | 8.200% | $247.5183 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.61 | 11.271% | $100.8227 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.38 | 11.336% | $258.7226 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.58 | 3.548% | $248.0803 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.37 | 3.325% | $98.5411 | $98.54 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,323.93 | $1,432.2131 | $1,432.20 | $1,432.20 | $1,432.10 | |