| 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 | $199.74 | 5.422% | $210.5699 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.99 | 7.838% | $195.176 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.95 | 11.255% | $270.294 | $270.29 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.32 | 3.652% | $137.1523 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.58 | 12.588% | $251.7243 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.61 | 11.814% | $253.3817 | $253.38 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.83 | 7.257% | $182.1546 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,376.02 | $1,500.4528 | $1,500.44 | $1,500.45 | $1,500.60 | |