| 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 | $212.33 | 4.739% | $222.3923 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.81 | 7.133% | $253.7017 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.43 | 7.120% | $260.7622 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.32 | 4.615% | $158.3034 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.78 | 13.136% | $11.0647 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.66 | 10.207% | $65.7495 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.35 | 12.318% | $187.9642 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.68 | $1,159.9380 | $1,159.92 | $1,159.90 | $1,160.00 | |