| 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 | $185.29 | 11.568% | $206.7243 | $206.72 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.70 | 12.438% | $242.5288 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.50 | 9.865% | $264.2253 | $264.23 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.31 | 4.756% | $246.5013 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.46 | 11.106% | $23.8433 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.49 | 3.854% | $243.5272 | $243.53 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.98 | 5.412% | $162.3134 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.73 | $1,389.6636 | $1,389.66 | $1,389.70 | $1,389.50 | |