| 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 | $186.79 | 13.757% | $212.4867 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.36 | 3.674% | $248.1541 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.59 | 13.201% | $281.4064 | $281.41 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.25 | 6.659% | $51.463 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.48 | 12.180% | $204.7061 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.76 | 8.872% | $97.7235 | $97.72 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.42 | 7.429% | $221.7549 | $221.75 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.65 | $1,317.6947 | $1,317.69 | $1,317.65 | $1,317.80 | |