| 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 | $209.58 | 8.456% | $227.3021 | $227.30 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.82 | 11.641% | $250.9913 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.29 | 10.474% | $244.4679 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.39 | 11.561% | $19.4005 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.41 | 12.357% | $195.9618 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.46 | 5.550% | $78.5925 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.80 | 12.745% | $192.5685 | $192.57 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.75 | $1,209.2846 | $1,209.28 | $1,209.25 | $1,209.40 | |