| 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 | $191.53 | 12.540% | $215.5479 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.45 | 7.745% | $218.1298 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.35 | 5.725% | $237.194 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.68 | 8.732% | $39.8829 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.47 | 3.758% | $249.5069 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.90 | 11.694% | $221.0424 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.29 | 5.442% | $80.4417 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.67 | $1,261.7456 | $1,261.74 | $1,261.80 | $1,261.60 | |