| 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 | $197.34 | 7.191% | $211.5307 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.87 | 12.325% | $87.4675 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.36 | 7.708% | $219.035 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.48 | 13.842% | $194.0778 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.43 | 11.206% | $269.5967 | $269.60 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.92 | 4.776% | $85.8325 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.45 | 9.657% | $214.3246 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.85 | $1,281.8648 | $1,281.87 | $1,281.90 | $1,281.80 | |