| 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 | $201.99 | 3.345% | $208.7466 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.81 | 11.264% | $231.2177 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.88 | 12.783% | $166.7835 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.83 | 5.713% | $45.2769 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.49 | 8.714% | $174.4751 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.68 | 11.179% | $161.9656 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.72 | 8.411% | $260.967 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.40 | $1,249.4324 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.50 | |