| 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 | $239.57 | 5.263% | $252.1786 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.49 | 13.430% | $210.4013 | $210.40 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.98 | 10.812% | $221.6018 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.25 | 10.805% | $43.491 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.95 | 12.260% | $261.5097 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.78 | 11.751% | $22.1043 | $22.10 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.57 | 5.165% | $188.8448 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.59 | $1,200.1315 | $1,200.12 | $1,200.15 | $1,200.10 | |