| 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 | $188.57 | 9.423% | $206.339 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.26 | 4.771% | $246.4843 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.63 | 4.661% | $250.7992 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.70 | 3.280% | $208.3158 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.36 | 9.310% | $259.4582 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.95 | 11.374% | $8.8542 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.48 | 10.329% | $36.9381 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.95 | $1,217.1888 | $1,217.19 | $1,217.20 | $1,217.20 | |