| 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 | $197.64 | 11.576% | $220.5188 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.26 | 9.755% | $57.358 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.28 | 9.759% | $17.8688 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.40 | 4.333% | $212.2133 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.92 | 7.459% | $244.9206 | $244.92 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.59 | 6.375% | $225.0789 | $225.08 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.76 | 4.414% | $261.8285 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.85 | $1,239.7869 | $1,239.79 | $1,239.75 | $1,239.80 | |