| 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 | $213.82 | 12.476% | $240.4962 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.46 | 5.529% | $156.6684 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.39 | 8.860% | $144.1198 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.83 | 9.435% | $178.193 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.43 | 11.799% | $116.7517 | $116.75 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.58 | 8.250% | $204.1379 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.63 | 6.366% | $204.8928 | $204.89 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.14 | $1,245.2598 | $1,245.26 | $1,245.25 | $1,245.30 | |