| 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 | $214.83 | 7.236% | $230.3751 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.91 | 3.566% | $249.5009 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.37 | 10.423% | $213.525 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.40 | 7.211% | $149.4521 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.55 | 12.711% | $20.9079 | $20.91 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.63 | 4.212% | $141.3427 | $141.34 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.80 | 10.805% | $210.3079 | $210.31 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.49 | $1,215.4116 | $1,215.42 | $1,215.45 | $1,215.40 | |