| 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 | $202.72 | 8.205% | $219.3532 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.43 | 3.255% | $58.2668 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.60 | 6.324% | $123.9738 | $123.97 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.72 | 10.238% | $152.9222 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.69 | 7.208% | $254.8227 | $254.82 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.50 | 12.549% | $148.0019 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.29 | 5.275% | $245.596 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.95 | $1,202.9366 | $1,202.93 | $1,202.85 | $1,203.00 | |