| 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 | $201.99 | 3.714% | $209.4919 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.56 | 10.173% | $267.2356 | $267.24 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.96 | 11.477% | $98.0552 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.25 | 8.278% | $130.2043 | $130.20 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.89 | 4.773% | $231.4331 | $231.43 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.71 | 3.449% | $197.2876 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.32 | 5.216% | $120.2829 | $120.28 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.68 | $1,253.9906 | $1,253.99 | $1,254.05 | $1,254.00 | |