| 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 | $206.87 | 4.655% | $216.4998 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.61 | 12.718% | $131.4405 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.92 | 13.326% | $127.9677 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.91 | 11.224% | $235.6948 | $235.69 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.47 | 12.746% | $232.7867 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.80 | 10.224% | $108.9013 | $108.90 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.59 | 13.786% | $207.7619 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.17 | $1,261.0527 | $1,261.05 | $1,261.05 | $1,261.10 | |