| 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 | $212.94 | 5.859% | $225.4162 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.47 | 11.681% | $265.2089 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.39 | 11.473% | $175.4474 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.32 | 13.389% | $202.1953 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.98 | 12.378% | $144.9451 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.51 | 5.123% | $209.7309 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.89 | 6.612% | $39.3292 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.50 | $1,262.2730 | $1,262.29 | $1,262.30 | $1,262.10 | |