| 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 | $197.62 | 7.402% | $212.2478 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.65 | 8.452% | $178.5662 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.30 | 7.627% | $107.9499 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.25 | 5.673% | $145.0362 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.92 | 4.687% | $188.3529 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.57 | 11.568% | $150.1371 | $150.14 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.57 | 3.628% | $258.6244 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.88 | $1,240.9145 | $1,240.92 | $1,240.90 | $1,240.80 | |