| 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 | $200.50 | 5.716% | $211.9606 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.28 | 10.622% | $204.9604 | $204.96 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.67 | 3.200% | $214.3154 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.66 | 3.210% | $189.5555 | $189.56 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.76 | 5.110% | $125.8797 | $125.88 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.49 | 8.175% | $140.0758 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.58 | 10.827% | $193.4818 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.94 | $1,280.2292 | $1,280.24 | $1,280.25 | $1,280.40 | |