| 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 | $204.37 | 7.779% | $220.2679 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.65 | 6.263% | $244.033 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.85 | 10.256% | $142.0649 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.61 | 3.830% | $192.7189 | $192.72 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.40 | 10.714% | $87.9069 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.91 | 10.150% | $197.0694 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.50 | 13.635% | $172.157 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.29 | $1,256.2180 | $1,256.22 | $1,256.15 | $1,256.30 | |