| 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 | $205.31 | 5.514% | $216.6308 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.93 | 12.389% | $153.8943 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.65 | 12.783% | $192.4642 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.87 | 8.450% | $243.8715 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.37 | 3.513% | $256.0601 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.68 | 7.125% | $72.5022 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.46 | 11.225% | $125.0836 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.27 | $1,260.5067 | $1,260.49 | $1,260.50 | $1,260.60 | |