| 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 | $203.46 | 5.552% | $214.7561 | $214.76 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.27 | 8.271% | $197.3456 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.93 | 5.186% | $260.7876 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.97 | 9.323% | $36.0438 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.25 | 12.130% | $267.1497 | $267.15 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.78 | 10.851% | $61.8327 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.90 | 6.207% | $232.4871 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.56 | $1,270.4026 | $1,270.41 | $1,270.45 | $1,270.30 | |