| 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 | $204.75 | 5.335% | $215.6734 | $215.67 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.34 | 3.612% | $41.7971 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.71 | 11.288% | $243.398 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.83 | 4.437% | $155.4336 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.83 | 13.493% | $154.1575 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.41 | 3.507% | $74.9494 | $74.95 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.39 | 8.565% | $251.2086 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.26 | $1,136.6176 | $1,136.62 | $1,136.60 | $1,136.60 | |