| 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 | $195.56 | 9.113% | $213.3814 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.88 | 8.531% | $246.2351 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.47 | 7.688% | $265.4186 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.63 | 9.817% | $9.4772 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.37 | 12.299% | $217.1526 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.49 | 6.475% | $13.2987 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.60 | 6.691% | $62.5209 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.00 | $1,027.4845 | $1,027.49 | $1,027.50 | $1,027.50 | |