| 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 | $187.55 | 11.455% | $209.0339 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.99 | 10.437% | $47.4769 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.25 | 12.549% | $274.9009 | $274.90 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.35 | 9.146% | $187.0217 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.32 | 13.793% | $254.1225 | $254.12 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.28 | 7.744% | $211.4799 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.40 | 7.233% | $228.8352 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.14 | $1,412.8710 | $1,412.87 | $1,412.90 | $1,412.80 | |