| 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 | $212.70 | 6.125% | $225.7279 | $225.73 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.92 | 5.112% | $180.7086 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.89 | 9.796% | $182.1406 | $182.14 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.54 | 13.252% | $229.3806 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.60 | 3.550% | $122.8103 | $122.81 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.98 | 4.169% | $261.4434 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.75 | 10.616% | $60.5623 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.38 | $1,262.7737 | $1,262.77 | $1,262.80 | $1,262.70 | |