| 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 | $207.34 | 5.425% | $218.5882 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.99 | 3.576% | $239.2502 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.73 | 6.741% | $160.8907 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.38 | 9.315% | $194.9961 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.91 | 5.109% | $241.6561 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.51 | 4.602% | $13.0857 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.80 | 6.539% | $188.361 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.66 | $1,256.8280 | $1,256.84 | $1,256.85 | $1,257.00 | |