| 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 | $182.79 | 6.359% | $194.4136 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.64 | 12.527% | $249.4048 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.73 | 6.372% | $257.133 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.79 | 8.857% | $40.0485 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.82 | 13.706% | $169.2173 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.59 | 10.841% | $240.0705 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.28 | 13.708% | $66.269 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.64 | $1,216.5567 | $1,216.55 | $1,216.50 | $1,216.50 | |