| 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 | $203.82 | 4.235% | $212.4518 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.46 | 11.536% | $230.2772 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.25 | 7.125% | $145.9578 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.90 | 8.159% | $203.2308 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.90 | 13.176% | $93.8229 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.80 | 8.252% | $158.9139 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.84 | 3.140% | $206.115 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.97 | $1,250.7694 | $1,250.77 | $1,250.75 | $1,250.80 | |