| 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 | $200.79 | 5.553% | $211.9399 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.77 | 7.727% | $255.0652 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.84 | 6.824% | $142.9732 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.41 | 11.151% | $151.6211 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.56 | 9.868% | $274.1866 | $274.19 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.42 | 6.315% | $63.1724 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.84 | 11.473% | $140.2776 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.63 | $1,239.2360 | $1,239.24 | $1,239.20 | $1,239.30 | |