| 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 | $73.82 | 10.869% | $81.8435 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.45 | 4.625% | $225.4146 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.86 | 3.666% | $238.2867 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.49 | 12.516% | $212.0814 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.79 | 3.102% | $29.6831 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.74 | 7.765% | $222.7934 | $222.79 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.31 | 11.315% | $246.3512 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.46 | $1,256.4539 | $1,256.44 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.50 | |