| 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 | $205.48 | 3.424% | $212.5156 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.98 | 11.283% | $257.0415 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.45 | 12.710% | $91.8023 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.75 | 3.681% | $247.5384 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.90 | 8.527% | $20.5116 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.85 | 5.604% | $130.7906 | $130.79 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.96 | 13.557% | $281.5759 | $281.58 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.37 | $1,241.7759 | $1,241.78 | $1,241.80 | $1,241.70 | |