| 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 | $218.70 | 10.862% | $242.4552 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.71 | 9.759% | $209.3214 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.97 | 4.233% | $261.5936 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.49 | 3.262% | $97.5723 | $97.57 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.37 | 9.544% | $265.5018 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.27 | 5.628% | $165.0649 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.60 | 11.320% | $29.6111 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.11 | $1,271.1203 | $1,271.11 | $1,271.05 | $1,271.20 | |