| 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 | $212.92 | 13.843% | $242.3945 | $242.39 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.46 | 7.639% | $55.391 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.75 | 13.211% | $237.4601 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.72 | 4.840% | $194.7088 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.97 | 5.400% | $88.5044 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.95 | 10.789% | $146.1861 | $146.19 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.56 | 3.326% | $221.6963 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.33 | $1,186.3412 | $1,186.34 | $1,186.35 | $1,186.40 | |