| 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 | $206.27 | 5.208% | $217.0125 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.69 | 8.472% | $169.9648 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.86 | 13.665% | $240.8107 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.96 | 5.689% | $125.7276 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.52 | 4.821% | $48.7627 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.41 | 3.118% | $238.6254 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.27 | 11.634% | $209.057 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.98 | $1,249.9607 | $1,249.96 | $1,249.95 | $1,250.00 | |