| 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 | $195.78 | 8.447% | $212.3175 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.83 | 5.249% | $154.5371 | $154.54 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.84 | 12.720% | $245.5492 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.35 | 3.781% | $46.0269 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.29 | 9.358% | $256.2149 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.54 | 8.203% | $196.4317 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.52 | 5.814% | $129.6433 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.15 | $1,240.7206 | $1,240.72 | $1,240.75 | $1,240.50 | |