| 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 | $200.44 | 5.392% | $211.2477 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.34 | 9.444% | $143.7437 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.29 | 12.599% | $55.5 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.42 | 9.505% | $240.2759 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.57 | 10.286% | $20.4801 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.38 | 12.659% | $49.9981 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.72 | 13.628% | $214.4388 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.16 | $935.6843 | $935.69 | $935.75 | $935.60 | |