| 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 | $200.68 | 5.811% | $212.3415 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.64 | 6.640% | $220.3609 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.95 | 3.739% | $205.3514 | $205.35 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.26 | 3.660% | $204.4797 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.52 | 10.765% | $149.0011 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.80 | 10.232% | $165.1275 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.67 | 13.236% | $240.819 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.52 | $1,397.4811 | $1,397.48 | $1,397.50 | $1,397.50 | |