| 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 | $198.60 | 6.619% | $211.7453 | $211.75 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.45 | 3.429% | $241.455 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.64 | 4.110% | $70.42 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.45 | 7.533% | $195.1186 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.50 | 8.815% | $256.2593 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.69 | 9.221% | $52.0875 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.74 | 12.595% | $260.9277 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.07 | $1,288.0134 | $1,288.03 | $1,288.00 | $1,288.00 | |