| 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 | $205.50 | 6.367% | $218.5842 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.58 | 12.332% | $177.0128 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.65 | 3.751% | $154.2259 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.45 | 6.759% | $66.671 | $66.67 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.50 | 9.597% | $220.838 | $220.84 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.58 | 12.712% | $224.9506 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.46 | 4.592% | $198.16 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.72 | $1,260.4425 | $1,260.44 | $1,260.45 | $1,260.50 | |