| 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 | $209.43 | 5.406% | $220.7518 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.93 | 7.749% | $199.2602 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.92 | 11.843% | $212.4122 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.44 | 4.273% | $119.33 | $119.33 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.26 | 4.486% | $50.4249 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.26 | 6.582% | $216.6386 | $216.64 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.95 | 5.710% | $254.7082 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.19 | $1,273.5259 | $1,273.52 | $1,273.50 | $1,273.50 | |