| 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 | $190.50 | 5.735% | $201.4252 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.84 | 12.607% | $243.0509 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.99 | 9.830% | $62.5921 | $62.59 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.71 | 5.462% | $86.173 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.42 | 7.516% | $260.6403 | $260.64 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.63 | 5.861% | $255.7919 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.57 | 5.325% | $156.4814 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.66 | $1,266.1548 | $1,266.15 | $1,266.20 | $1,266.20 | |