| 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 | $195.74 | 12.728% | $220.6538 | $220.65 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.86 | 4.773% | $80.5285 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.61 | 4.688% | $148.2487 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.32 | 13.373% | $274.7255 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.41 | 12.519% | $273.8825 | $273.88 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.71 | 11.705% | $161.6483 | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.62 | 8.733% | $48.5167 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.27 | $1,208.2040 | $1,208.21 | $1,208.25 | $1,208.10 | |