| 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 | $189.35 | 6.231% | $201.1484 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.85 | 7.210% | $257.1432 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.64 | 4.550% | $50.8531 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.44 | 11.859% | $235.3961 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.44 | 7.530% | $171.4458 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.62 | 12.450% | $161.5007 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.41 | 9.589% | $209.7643 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.75 | $1,287.2516 | $1,287.25 | $1,287.25 | $1,287.20 | |