| 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 | $199.58 | 12.487% | $224.5016 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.66 | 10.411% | $218.2384 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.67 | 10.640% | $205.4253 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.84 | 7.684% | $31.0561 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.95 | 4.684% | $243.8614 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.95 | 6.673% | $206.8923 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.35 | 3.751% | $253.5156 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.00 | $1,383.4907 | $1,383.50 | $1,383.50 | $1,383.50 | |