| 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 | $240.50 | 3.736% | $249.4851 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.98 | 9.720% | $189.7937 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.29 | 11.427% | $210.9202 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.74 | 12.710% | $239.7793 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.63 | 8.238% | $133.8146 | $133.81 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.59 | 6.255% | $138.7584 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.82 | 7.538% | $23.4648 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.55 | $1,186.0161 | $1,186.01 | $1,186.00 | $1,186.10 | |