| 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 | $208.78 | 12.738% | $235.3744 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.48 | 7.306% | $165.7663 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.41 | 6.349% | $66.3724 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.65 | 12.513% | $23.2339 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.66 | 7.739% | $200.0282 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.57 | 5.418% | $253.6041 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.98 | 10.430% | $268.3228 | $268.32 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.53 | $1,212.7021 | $1,212.69 | $1,212.65 | $1,212.70 | |