| 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 | $206.75 | 6.596% | $220.3872 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.57 | 8.866% | $84.4474 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.91 | 6.552% | $253.4979 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.78 | 9.811% | $265.501 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.76 | 12.215% | $189.374 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.69 | 8.172% | $172.7399 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.66 | 4.485% | $43.5285 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.12 | $1,229.4759 | $1,229.48 | $1,229.50 | $1,229.40 | |