| 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 | $187.52 | 11.856% | $209.7524 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.44 | 3.515% | $119.4977 | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.50 | 11.236% | $152.9495 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.29 | 9.505% | $253.2741 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.84 | 3.637% | $150.1078 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.71 | 9.141% | $270.3532 | $270.35 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.53 | 7.805% | $84.6593 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.83 | $1,240.5940 | $1,240.59 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.70 | |