| 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 | $203.94 | 7.257% | $218.7399 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.35 | 5.550% | $132.3069 | $132.31 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.38 | 10.128% | $253.7129 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.50 | 4.592% | $25.625 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.89 | 13.303% | $224.2153 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.62 | 7.788% | $261.5152 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.90 | 13.160% | $91.5464 | $91.55 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.58 | $1,207.6616 | $1,207.68 | $1,207.65 | $1,207.50 | |