| 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 | $185.25 | 7.151% | $198.4972 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.80 | 4.509% | $235.9813 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.37 | 3.116% | $40.5968 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.27 | 4.301% | $220.3567 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.87 | 9.175% | $253.1441 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.80 | 9.363% | $53.3691 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.51 | 8.612% | $263.395 | $263.40 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.87 | $1,265.3402 | $1,265.35 | $1,265.35 | $1,265.40 | |