| 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 | $242.68 | 3.767% | $251.8218 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.81 | 5.847% | $136.3415 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.61 | 12.866% | $225.2918 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.91 | 11.453% | $149.2467 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.57 | 6.107% | $225.5516 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.79 | 6.777% | $108.6883 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.86 | 5.389% | $189.5527 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.23 | $1,286.4944 | $1,286.49 | $1,286.50 | $1,286.50 | |