| 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 | $194.99 | 12.565% | $219.4905 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.43 | 10.555% | $209.4243 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.35 | 12.649% | $152.4704 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.98 | 9.747% | $258.981 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.41 | 9.417% | $28.897 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.65 | 4.301% | $239.5272 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.54 | 11.350% | $118.6323 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.35 | $1,227.4227 | $1,227.42 | $1,227.45 | $1,227.40 | |