| 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 | $193.72 | 3.840% | $201.1588 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.33 | 13.498% | $55.9886 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.41 | 11.459% | $233.4063 | $233.41 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.86 | 9.700% | $221.4404 | $221.44 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.73 | 8.407% | $250.1275 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.43 | 6.633% | $162.5407 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.83 | 6.256% | $117.7635 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.31 | $1,242.4258 | $1,242.43 | $1,242.45 | $1,242.40 | |