| 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 | $245.97 | 6.270% | $261.3923 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.29 | 4.380% | $219.5007 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.54 | 10.358% | $138.5434 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.96 | 6.631% | $50.0739 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.57 | 10.734% | $91.4331 | $91.43 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.77 | 4.569% | $214.1259 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.52 | 7.566% | $212.4644 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.62 | $1,187.5337 | $1,187.52 | $1,187.55 | $1,187.50 | |