| 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 | $245.78 | 5.540% | $259.3962 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.38 | 3.820% | $211.1491 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.82 | 6.447% | $75.3858 | $75.39 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.46 | 9.863% | $196.0615 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.53 | 13.306% | $248.7407 | $248.74 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.75 | 6.499% | $197.8219 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.62 | 5.505% | $33.3607 | $33.36 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.34 | $1,221.9159 | $1,221.92 | $1,221.90 | $1,221.90 | |