| 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 | $208.85 | 6.485% | $222.3939 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.83 | 10.148% | $129.7874 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.28 | 6.171% | $136.1962 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.73 | 12.153% | $178.0205 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.33 | 12.285% | $107.0413 | $107.04 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.62 | 13.257% | $272.519 | $272.52 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.85 | 10.867% | $190.5249 | $190.52 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.49 | $1,236.4832 | $1,236.48 | $1,236.45 | $1,236.40 | |