| 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 | $204.33 | 5.412% | $215.3883 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.46 | 8.829% | $160.4792 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.84 | 3.176% | $125.7096 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.99 | 6.351% | $266.9304 | $266.93 | $266.95 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.32 | 12.827% | $77.0834 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.27 | 7.704% | $137.0749 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.56 | 12.441% | $227.7605 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.77 | $1,210.4263 | $1,210.42 | $1,210.45 | $1,210.50 | |