| 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 | $197.94 | 7.346% | $212.4807 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.68 | 12.437% | $58.1074 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.76 | 7.728% | $269.0615 | $269.06 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.26 | 12.441% | $81.2499 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.93 | 8.271% | $99.5335 | $99.53 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.49 | 12.134% | $236.0309 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.93 | 6.257% | $260.2553 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.99 | $1,216.7192 | $1,216.72 | $1,216.75 | $1,216.70 | |