| 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 | $205.44 | 3.393% | $212.4106 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.38 | 9.332% | $256.2523 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.41 | 12.596% | $169.3556 | $169.36 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.95 | 4.530% | $144.1991 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.41 | 9.807% | $203.5932 | $203.59 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.95 | 10.223% | $256.7645 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.98 | 9.775% | $186.5955 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,316.52 | $1,429.1708 | $1,429.17 | $1,429.15 | $1,429.30 | |