| 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 | $205.72 | 3.316% | $212.5417 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.94 | 11.725% | $178.693 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.55 | 6.294% | $245.0608 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.42 | 12.297% | $24.054 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.49 | 12.798% | $166.3658 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.81 | 13.742% | $236.3673 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.58 | 13.858% | $129.3199 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.51 | $1,192.4025 | $1,192.40 | $1,192.35 | $1,192.50 | |