| 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 | $197.29 | 7.862% | $212.8009 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.43 | 5.458% | $97.4748 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.45 | 12.703% | $204.4996 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.66 | 6.373% | $215.5755 | $215.58 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.99 | 11.597% | $258.8939 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.36 | 7.377% | $118.5013 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.31 | 13.456% | $133.0952 | $133.10 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.49 | $1,240.8412 | $1,240.84 | $1,240.85 | $1,240.90 | |