| 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 | $199.87 | 6.246% | $212.3539 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.97 | 7.139% | $260.3156 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.50 | 12.252% | $236.2905 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.41 | 3.727% | $178.8357 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.88 | 9.336% | $221.8209 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.58 | 9.375% | $114.3844 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.63 | 4.691% | $238.3081 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,360.84 | $1,462.3091 | $1,462.31 | $1,462.30 | $1,462.30 | |