| 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 | $204.71 | 7.726% | $220.5259 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.47 | 5.347% | $211.1891 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.97 | 12.232% | $178.4152 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.71 | 3.604% | $239.0248 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.25 | 12.456% | $165.5915 | $165.59 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.86 | 9.639% | $60.148 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.86 | 4.776% | $215.6919 | $215.69 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.83 | $1,290.5864 | $1,290.59 | $1,290.60 | $1,290.50 | |