| 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 | $205.25 | 3.478% | $212.3886 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.63 | 4.804% | $247.9977 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.77 | 11.179% | $152.0595 | $152.06 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.75 | 8.625% | $264.7734 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.42 | 11.673% | $75.2899 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.46 | 3.807% | $149.9596 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.26 | 13.460% | $16.1794 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.54 | $1,118.6481 | $1,118.65 | $1,118.65 | $1,118.80 | |