| 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 | $202.79 | 7.241% | $217.474 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.78 | 11.542% | $197.1839 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.85 | 10.207% | $211.4321 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.60 | 10.297% | $58.0162 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.81 | 13.437% | $91.6684 | $91.67 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.54 | 13.269% | $255.4669 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.83 | 6.603% | $227.9492 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.20 | $1,259.1907 | $1,259.19 | $1,259.15 | $1,259.20 | |