| 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 | $202.53 | 8.453% | $219.6499 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.29 | 5.445% | $247.0471 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.82 | 13.748% | $242.0785 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.34 | 9.125% | $203.3435 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.87 | 12.526% | $87.624 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.87 | 10.774% | $210.3266 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.83 | 7.527% | $46.0538 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.55 | $1,256.1234 | $1,256.12 | $1,256.15 | $1,256.00 | |