| 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 | $208.83 | 5.472% | $220.2572 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.34 | 12.579% | $72.4333 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.56 | 13.774% | $273.6947 | $273.69 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.60 | 5.168% | $49.0083 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.62 | 11.260% | $198.7326 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.44 | 8.815% | $233.3429 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.85 | 7.854% | $164.8548 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.24 | $1,212.3238 | $1,212.31 | $1,212.35 | $1,212.30 | |