| 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 | $206.41 | 6.707% | $220.2539 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.46 | 5.858% | $173.0355 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.37 | 8.749% | $149.3885 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.29 | 13.497% | $129.7157 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.61 | 12.368% | $102.9403 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.67 | 13.318% | $265.9234 | $265.92 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.85 | 11.106% | $244.2665 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.66 | $1,285.5238 | $1,285.53 | $1,285.50 | $1,285.50 | |