| 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 | $201.60 | 13.328% | $228.4692 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.53 | 7.625% | $203.9817 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.35 | 11.110% | $247.0531 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.57 | 4.201% | $65.1986 | $65.20 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.85 | 6.303% | $244.3374 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.99 | 9.851% | $134.0072 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.50 | 9.314% | $159.0519 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.39 | $1,282.0991 | $1,282.10 | $1,282.10 | $1,282.20 | |