| 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 | $214.36 | 3.206% | $221.2324 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.42 | 3.794% | $162.3546 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.70 | 13.811% | $152.1653 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.49 | 4.434% | $181.1825 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.66 | 9.742% | $233.3773 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.28 | 11.856% | $130.0662 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.97 | 12.788% | $171.4039 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.88 | $1,251.7822 | $1,251.78 | $1,251.80 | $1,251.90 | |