| 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 | $202.76 | 3.310% | $209.4714 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.44 | 13.864% | $156.4947 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.64 | 3.760% | $190.5449 | $190.54 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.82 | 13.708% | $261.3237 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.86 | 13.234% | $125.5312 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.80 | 8.164% | $189.0707 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.69 | 13.756% | $120.2287 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.01 | $1,252.6653 | $1,252.65 | $1,252.65 | $1,252.60 | |