| 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 | $189.78 | 6.680% | $202.4573 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.60 | 12.637% | $257.4882 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.78 | 8.240% | $179.4403 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.66 | 3.864% | $66.1198 | $66.12 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.67 | 13.806% | $236.3409 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.97 | 6.186% | $245.2578 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.82 | 12.151% | $54.7521 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.28 | $1,241.8564 | $1,241.86 | $1,241.85 | $1,241.90 | |