| 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 | $237.40 | 5.474% | $250.3953 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.53 | 13.728% | $159.822 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.87 | 12.521% | $14.4815 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.44 | 5.246% | $206.7452 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.60 | 9.309% | $154.7815 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.47 | 3.474% | $206.3996 | $206.40 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.66 | 8.544% | $163.5324 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.97 | $1,156.1575 | $1,156.16 | $1,156.20 | $1,156.10 | |