| 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 | $205.33 | 3.317% | $212.1408 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.77 | 3.532% | $196.4727 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.90 | 11.494% | $112.4974 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.85 | 10.367% | $256.9896 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.84 | 5.462% | $84.2009 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.67 | 13.151% | $150.1174 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.26 | 4.742% | $217.0883 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.62 | $1,229.5071 | $1,229.51 | $1,229.50 | $1,229.50 | |