| 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 | $200.94 | 5.490% | $211.9716 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.54 | 5.326% | $250.1914 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.62 | 5.673% | $132.7464 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.28 | 11.369% | $29.2678 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.64 | 9.716% | $92.8636 | $92.86 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.25 | 4.663% | $258.7793 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.45 | 13.211% | $72.9645 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.72 | $1,048.7846 | $1,048.78 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.90 | |