| 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 | $200.77 | 4.830% | $210.4672 | $210.47 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.67 | 9.796% | $188.4868 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.96 | 13.466% | $199.6548 | $199.65 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.73 | 13.787% | $270.5058 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.28 | 11.332% | $27.0314 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.78 | 11.378% | $145.6601 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.41 | 11.441% | $216.6524 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.60 | $1,258.4585 | $1,258.46 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.60 | |