| 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 | $206.93 | 5.275% | $217.8456 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.79 | 5.412% | $145.2472 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.87 | 10.774% | $259.0672 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.40 | 10.238% | $132.7266 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.45 | 11.626% | $225.9868 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.25 | 12.680% | $142.2585 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.64 | 12.600% | $172.9986 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.33 | $1,296.1305 | $1,296.15 | $1,296.15 | $1,296.10 | |