| 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 | $188.41 | 12.783% | $212.4945 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.25 | 5.779% | $59.5007 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.94 | 10.288% | $47.3577 | $47.36 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.90 | 7.128% | $263.4278 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.69 | 13.528% | $38.2476 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.66 | 3.662% | $24.5264 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.64 | 8.724% | $161.6074 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.49 | $807.1621 | $807.17 | $807.20 | $807.10 | |