| 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 | $202.91 | 4.716% | $212.4792 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.88 | 9.180% | $230.2388 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.74 | 6.718% | $229.1662 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.75 | 5.645% | $149.7518 | $149.75 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.71 | 8.523% | $59.3729 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.85 | 13.860% | $220.7176 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.63 | 3.409% | $140.2536 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.47 | $1,241.9801 | $1,241.98 | $1,241.95 | $1,242.10 | |