| 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 | $201.89 | 9.725% | $221.5238 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.67 | 8.490% | $160.2072 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.71 | 3.180% | $129.7076 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.91 | 9.467% | $258.2436 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.76 | 10.678% | $242.1192 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.89 | 3.638% | $149.1247 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.77 | 11.398% | $241.4774 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,290.60 | $1,402.4035 | $1,402.40 | $1,402.35 | $1,402.30 | |