| 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 | $210.33 | 3.716% | $218.1459 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.59 | 12.127% | $166.6095 | $166.61 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.96 | 7.612% | $201.1914 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.53 | 3.795% | $258.9997 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.73 | 9.849% | $56.8249 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.89 | 5.108% | $131.2694 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.70 | 10.475% | $261.4943 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.73 | $1,294.5351 | $1,294.53 | $1,294.50 | $1,294.50 | |