| 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 | $196.44 | 6.375% | $208.9631 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.40 | 5.866% | $123.228 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.57 | 9.617% | $272.475 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.54 | 10.388% | $248.9691 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.77 | 8.141% | $73.2872 | $73.29 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.93 | 9.577% | $254.1419 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.70 | 9.717% | $68.7926 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.35 | $1,249.8569 | $1,249.86 | $1,249.90 | $1,249.90 | |