| 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 | $210.56 | 5.700% | $222.5619 | $222.56 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.86 | 8.373% | $153.7379 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.32 | 12.625% | $97.2179 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.97 | 11.106% | $273.2874 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.73 | 7.354% | $230.5212 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.69 | 13.350% | $137.9356 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.62 | 8.343% | $154.5188 | $154.52 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.75 | $1,269.7807 | $1,269.79 | $1,269.75 | $1,269.70 | |