| 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 | $212.58 | 4.662% | $222.4905 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.97 | 7.538% | $156.9732 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.87 | 3.229% | $177.4197 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.42 | 5.573% | $5.7221 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.93 | 12.102% | $209.5523 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.90 | 10.701% | $265.5717 | $265.57 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.53 | 9.668% | $204.5637 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.20 | $1,242.2932 | $1,242.28 | $1,242.20 | $1,242.40 | |