| 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 | $201.37 | 9.692% | $220.8868 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.99 | 3.111% | $247.4561 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.69 | 11.319% | $200.0291 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.56 | 9.419% | $219.4507 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.44 | 9.228% | $259.351 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.64 | 6.708% | $62.5736 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.30 | 3.576% | $247.8574 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,356.99 | $1,457.6047 | $1,457.61 | $1,457.60 | $1,457.80 | |