| 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 | $212.55 | 3.587% | $220.1742 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.51 | 12.581% | $45.6066 | $45.61 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.58 | 13.575% | $155.1207 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.33 | 5.400% | $260.6858 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.51 | 7.265% | $144.2822 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.35 | 13.510% | $200.1749 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.50 | 12.285% | $211.6572 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.33 | $1,237.7016 | $1,237.70 | $1,237.65 | $1,237.80 | |