| 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 | $187.87 | 12.619% | $211.5773 | $211.58 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.55 | 5.488% | $33.2815 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.46 | 3.870% | $259.1141 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.36 | 9.678% | $49.7499 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.61 | 6.518% | $217.9465 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.40 | 5.507% | $235.7026 | $235.70 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.68 | 7.167% | $241.8545 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.93 | $1,249.2264 | $1,249.22 | $1,249.25 | $1,249.20 | |