| 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 | $211.49 | 3.681% | $219.2749 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.49 | 8.251% | $159.6594 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.72 | 12.399% | $136.8121 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.38 | 12.105% | $196.6097 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.35 | 4.386% | $58.8215 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.45 | 4.613% | $201.3277 | $201.33 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.38 | 11.141% | $261.6037 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.26 | $1,234.1090 | $1,234.10 | $1,234.05 | $1,234.10 | |