| 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 | $210.40 | 9.564% | $230.5227 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.56 | 11.250% | $224.2355 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.88 | 10.440% | $182.0935 | $182.09 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.74 | 3.126% | $116.2643 | $116.26 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.90 | 12.393% | $85.3063 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.33 | 5.450% | $147.978 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.77 | 12.779% | $215.1485 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.58 | $1,201.5488 | $1,201.55 | $1,201.55 | $1,201.50 | |