| 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 | $196.92 | 8.296% | $213.2565 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.26 | 6.221% | $65.071 | $65.07 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.73 | 5.360% | $155.6483 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.47 | 3.211% | $217.2282 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.28 | 10.840% | $158.8116 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.41 | 13.413% | $71.9152 | $71.92 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 4.285% | $258.1054 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.57 | $1,140.0362 | $1,140.05 | $1,140.00 | $1,140.00 | |