| 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 | $212.99 | 13.840% | $242.4678 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.71 | 6.700% | $263.2396 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.84 | 6.170% | $82.6427 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.41 | 7.191% | $189.0956 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.58 | 12.852% | $145.1051 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.99 | 7.352% | $229.7225 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.52 | 10.757% | $245.3489 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.04 | $1,397.6222 | $1,397.63 | $1,397.60 | $1,397.50 | |