| 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 | $195.98 | 6.829% | $209.3635 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.33 | 12.132% | $204.4503 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.65 | 10.575% | $250.6182 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.85 | 7.816% | $54.8244 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.28 | 9.412% | $154.5773 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.56 | 8.197% | $102.3111 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.87 | 5.594% | $235.3373 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.52 | $1,211.4821 | $1,211.48 | $1,211.45 | $1,211.50 | |