| 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 | $200.30 | 7.266% | $214.8538 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.88 | 13.366% | $149.5071 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.70 | 12.206% | $242.0283 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.43 | 4.343% | $42.1859 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.67 | 7.231% | $142.2634 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.59 | 13.738% | $272.5049 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.27 | 8.162% | $169.0248 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.84 | $1,232.3682 | $1,232.36 | $1,232.35 | $1,232.40 | |