| 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 | $199.27 | 3.606% | $206.4557 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.45 | 5.449% | $257.7701 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.61 | 6.507% | $93.3108 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.78 | 5.842% | $153.238 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.77 | 13.370% | $165.2594 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.41 | 6.713% | $240.5418 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.39 | 9.870% | $145.4569 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.68 | $1,262.0327 | $1,262.04 | $1,262.00 | $1,262.10 | |