| 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 | $243.75 | 3.181% | $251.5037 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.37 | 5.300% | $206.7776 | $206.78 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.83 | 12.639% | $210.4434 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.85 | 6.826% | $196.3996 | $196.40 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.73 | 8.624% | $97.4683 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.41 | 7.414% | $235.6771 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.89 | 7.391% | $246.8812 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,349.83 | $1,445.1509 | $1,445.15 | $1,445.20 | $1,445.20 | |