| 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 | $200.27 | 6.138% | $212.5626 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.84 | 10.599% | $243.1408 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.29 | 10.785% | $149.881 | $149.88 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.89 | 8.106% | $259.3355 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.25 | 4.157% | $49.2142 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.79 | 5.757% | $161.5861 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.86 | 12.608% | $168.7543 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.19 | $1,244.4745 | $1,244.47 | $1,244.50 | $1,244.50 | |