| 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 | $200.31 | 5.586% | $211.4993 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.90 | 7.286% | $154.3846 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.29 | 13.736% | $227.8018 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.93 | 7.136% | $253.8373 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.59 | 5.218% | $145.8216 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.82 | 11.587% | $9.842 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.85 | 6.625% | $198.1626 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.69 | $1,201.3492 | $1,201.34 | $1,201.35 | $1,201.30 | |