| 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 | $206.82 | 6.235% | $219.7152 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.54 | 11.508% | $251.4951 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.90 | 6.859% | $56.5284 | $56.53 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.75 | 3.406% | $239.6434 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.76 | 4.216% | $48.7314 | $48.73 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.77 | 7.177% | $20.1171 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.75 | 7.653% | $203.195 | $203.20 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.29 | $1,039.4256 | $1,039.44 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.30 | |