| 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 | $203.88 | 6.582% | $217.2994 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.28 | 7.337% | $157.0126 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.40 | 3.548% | $215.794 | $215.79 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.73 | 6.535% | $172.2991 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.75 | 12.303% | $256.8931 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.94 | 8.134% | $269.1888 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.40 | 5.394% | $149.0271 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,339.38 | $1,437.5141 | $1,437.51 | $1,437.55 | $1,437.50 | |