| 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 | $186.46 | 12.492% | $209.7526 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.27 | 8.767% | $239.5811 | $239.58 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.41 | 5.650% | $220.1852 | $220.19 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.51 | 3.610% | $215.0011 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.38 | 8.822% | $200.646 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.67 | 8.485% | $214.4423 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.26 | 13.184% | $62.5455 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.96 | $1,362.1538 | $1,362.16 | $1,362.20 | $1,362.10 | |