| 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 | $242.72 | 5.133% | $255.1788 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.34 | 3.181% | $197.4265 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.54 | 6.432% | $115.5213 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.31 | 9.507% | $109.8465 | $109.85 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.77 | 12.357% | $210.9727 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.89 | 4.764% | $22.9328 | $22.93 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.70 | 3.719% | $217.4987 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.27 | $1,129.3773 | $1,129.38 | $1,129.40 | $1,129.30 | |