| 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 | $205.52 | 7.263% | $220.4469 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.45 | 5.409% | $116.4242 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.26 | 9.222% | $49.4339 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.75 | 7.472% | $184.5832 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.97 | 12.683% | $268.1517 | $268.15 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.65 | 8.630% | $187.5497 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.73 | 8.302% | $269.3796 | $269.38 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.33 | $1,295.9692 | $1,295.96 | $1,296.00 | $1,295.90 | |