| 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 | $200.75 | 4.204% | $209.1895 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.64 | 5.450% | $248.4824 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.60 | 9.867% | $141.289 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.34 | 4.470% | $253.1726 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.55 | 5.250% | $48.9939 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.83 | 8.867% | $258.9184 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.79 | 4.743% | $90.9064 | $90.91 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.50 | $1,250.9522 | $1,250.95 | $1,250.95 | $1,251.00 | |