| 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 | $195.59 | 5.583% | $206.5098 | $206.51 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.87 | 3.763% | $225.0308 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.42 | 3.792% | $248.4988 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.43 | 11.680% | $143.4306 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.57 | 7.694% | $246.1562 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.28 | 10.244% | $43.3038 | $43.30 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.60 | 3.732% | $160.3697 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.76 | $1,273.2997 | $1,273.30 | $1,273.30 | $1,273.30 | |