| 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 | $199.91 | 5.657% | $211.2189 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.44 | 11.166% | $229.4911 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.69 | 8.607% | $124.5614 | $124.56 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.86 | 12.311% | $277.2509 | $277.25 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.85 | 12.658% | $235.2862 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.92 | 7.354% | $213.5486 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.81 | 10.852% | $197.1059 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,353.48 | $1,488.4630 | $1,488.47 | $1,488.45 | $1,488.50 | |