| 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 | $204.33 | 6.319% | $217.2416 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.58 | 5.132% | $187.7447 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.65 | 12.585% | $73.9121 | $73.91 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.85 | 12.253% | $237.808 | $237.81 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.86 | 6.228% | $163.4424 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.98 | 6.861% | $204.0831 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.50 | 12.392% | $161.2825 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.75 | $1,245.5144 | $1,245.50 | $1,245.55 | $1,245.40 | |