| 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 | $205.94 | 5.106% | $216.4553 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.41 | 8.246% | $248.3271 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.28 | 12.722% | $252.8129 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.27 | 7.764% | $211.5084 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.76 | 6.827% | $153.5745 | $153.57 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.26 | 13.660% | $18.4811 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.61 | 3.614% | $251.3779 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.53 | $1,352.5372 | $1,352.54 | $1,352.55 | $1,352.60 | |