| 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 | $215.64 | 12.435% | $242.4548 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.55 | 9.178% | $201.488 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.72 | 5.449% | $207.4393 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.55 | 4.498% | $190.7611 | $190.76 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.47 | 3.616% | $173.5257 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.31 | 12.540% | $155.6541 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.38 | 5.672% | $218.0859 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.62 | $1,389.4089 | $1,389.41 | $1,389.45 | $1,389.50 | |