| 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 | $209.74 | 5.480% | $221.2338 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.96 | 4.350% | $161.7008 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.38 | 13.465% | $76.4527 | $76.45 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.27 | 8.116% | $250.0399 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.71 | 13.118% | $33.6074 | $33.61 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.61 | 11.241% | $184.2262 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.94 | 11.794% | $214.5774 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.61 | $1,141.8382 | $1,141.84 | $1,141.90 | $1,141.80 | |