| 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 | $192.38 | 12.541% | $216.5064 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.64 | 7.775% | $255.0388 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.51 | 13.572% | $216.366 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.27 | 6.419% | $186.5206 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.45 | 8.295% | $132.6072 | $132.61 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.49 | 5.676% | $153.748 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.66 | 5.602% | $199.2287 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.40 | $1,360.0157 | $1,360.03 | $1,360.00 | $1,359.90 | |