| 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 | $199.96 | 9.284% | $218.5243 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.87 | 11.747% | $276.9873 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.73 | 8.201% | $255.0622 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.34 | 6.358% | $231.1585 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.97 | 6.190% | $145.4484 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.80 | 3.846% | $26.7923 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.37 | 12.222% | $166.5038 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.04 | $1,320.4768 | $1,320.47 | $1,320.45 | $1,320.50 | |