| 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 | $194.30 | 5.236% | $204.4735 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.88 | 7.714% | $187.2931 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.52 | 9.138% | $270.1384 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.49 | 12.562% | $212.1681 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.95 | 6.621% | $173.7389 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.75 | 10.798% | $151.5163 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.50 | 8.165% | $13.5206 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.39 | $1,212.8489 | $1,212.85 | $1,212.80 | $1,212.80 | |