| 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 | $194.68 | 12.365% | $218.7522 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.48 | 7.616% | $258.795 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.55 | 8.425% | $58.0616 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.91 | 11.719% | $138.431 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.78 | 9.431% | $16.1739 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.63 | 8.770% | $260.6456 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.27 | 5.373% | $250.0185 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.30 | $1,200.8778 | $1,200.88 | $1,200.85 | $1,200.90 | |