| 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 | $212.79 | 8.207% | $230.2537 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.35 | 7.102% | $179.2352 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.27 | 6.496% | $259.0728 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.27 | 10.326% | $197.7814 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.40 | 12.377% | $94.8462 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.43 | 5.800% | $189.8369 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.45 | 9.283% | $209.2223 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.96 | $1,360.2485 | $1,360.25 | $1,360.25 | $1,360.20 | |