| 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 | $199.98 | 4.523% | $209.0251 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.34 | 11.795% | $266.4522 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.38 | 9.330% | $226.7286 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.80 | 6.599% | $183.1371 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.55 | 12.207% | $56.7206 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.62 | 7.834% | $249.7651 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.79 | 11.373% | $274.8574 | $274.86 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,346.46 | $1,466.6861 | $1,466.70 | $1,466.70 | $1,466.70 | |