| 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 | $236.81 | 6.621% | $252.4892 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.96 | 8.235% | $187.2033 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.46 | 11.822% | $87.7355 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.33 | 13.331% | $128.438 | $128.44 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.66 | 5.386% | $196.7135 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.65 | 4.523% | $224.3586 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.72 | 11.577% | $210.5681 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.59 | $1,287.5062 | $1,287.51 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.50 | |