| 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 | $208.39 | 5.295% | $219.4243 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.46 | 3.597% | $145.5123 | $145.51 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.46 | 8.732% | $32.0324 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.33 | 8.205% | $227.5876 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.69 | 8.205% | $211.7464 | $211.75 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.38 | 7.220% | $173.0316 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.49 | 12.587% | $264.0053 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.20 | $1,273.3399 | $1,273.34 | $1,273.35 | $1,273.20 | |