| 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 | $217.36 | 11.577% | $242.5238 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.79 | 5.306% | $223.0276 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.49 | 10.389% | $199.2411 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.86 | 13.778% | $45.3519 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.66 | 6.808% | $135.283 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.82 | 4.448% | $191.9963 | $192.00 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.25 | 4.187% | $250.3093 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.23 | $1,287.7330 | $1,287.73 | $1,287.75 | $1,287.70 | |