| 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 | $197.80 | 7.208% | $212.0574 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.71 | 3.580% | $249.3274 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.45 | 9.420% | $133.9848 | $133.98 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.56 | 13.561% | $71.0438 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.41 | 8.337% | $217.1182 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.48 | 9.217% | $203.6679 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.56 | 7.239% | $168.9658 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.97 | $1,256.1653 | $1,256.17 | $1,256.15 | $1,256.20 | |