| 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 | $200.51 | 5.266% | $211.0689 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.29 | 6.712% | $241.4786 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.97 | 4.165% | $221.8402 | $221.84 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.38 | 3.615% | $185.8646 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.29 | 7.639% | $234.9652 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.81 | 7.256% | $131.7211 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.83 | 10.545% | $25.2374 | $25.24 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.08 | $1,252.1760 | $1,252.18 | $1,252.15 | $1,252.20 | |