| 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 | $233.56 | 7.319% | $250.6543 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 3.456% | $145.4591 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.42 | 10.848% | $205.5344 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.40 | 8.610% | $192.6741 | $192.67 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.64 | 7.870% | $65.4124 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.75 | 6.111% | $205.5901 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.77 | 3.629% | $196.6568 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.14 | $1,261.9812 | $1,261.97 | $1,261.95 | $1,262.10 | |