| 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 | $200.34 | 5.306% | $210.97 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.50 | 12.516% | $278.4771 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.49 | 6.799% | $256.8409 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.98 | 7.116% | $91.0272 | $91.03 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.99 | 11.588% | $135.0103 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.90 | 8.762% | $265.2705 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.29 | 11.482% | $236.6651 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,350.49 | $1,474.2611 | $1,474.27 | $1,474.25 | $1,474.30 | |