| 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 | $205.74 | 3.221% | $212.3669 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.95 | 12.644% | $143.0016 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.30 | 11.425% | $275.554 | $275.55 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.70 | 8.448% | $230.6689 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.70 | 6.415% | $56.0807 | $56.08 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.41 | 12.610% | $186.2682 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.66 | 3.193% | $185.3965 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.46 | $1,289.3368 | $1,289.34 | $1,289.30 | $1,289.50 | |