| 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 | $200.39 | 5.424% | $211.2592 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.99 | 3.347% | $237.6878 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.38 | 8.770% | $208.164 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.96 | 12.867% | $246.0049 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.28 | 5.768% | $163.1789 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.46 | 11.510% | $88.6058 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.56 | 6.300% | $223.8253 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.02 | $1,378.7259 | $1,378.73 | $1,378.75 | $1,378.80 | |