| 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 | $203.63 | 5.787% | $215.4141 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.51 | 3.281% | $181.2685 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.83 | 3.478% | $250.2408 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.78 | 8.634% | $188.7842 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.38 | 3.636% | $199.3749 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.43 | 7.434% | $234.6681 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.66 | 8.570% | $258.0275 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,443.22 | $1,527.7781 | $1,527.77 | $1,527.75 | $1,527.80 | |