| 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 | $199.83 | 4.825% | $209.4718 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.27 | 5.269% | $240.2975 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.88 | 6.604% | $216.2782 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.62 | 4.824% | $173.6095 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.42 | 5.289% | $263.6647 | $263.66 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.36 | 11.666% | $57.3517 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.43 | 13.830% | $68.7875 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.81 | $1,229.4609 | $1,229.46 | $1,229.45 | $1,229.60 | |