| 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 | $143.71 | 8.450% | $155.8535 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.85 | 4.443% | $209.7738 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.73 | 12.107% | $264.2698 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.60 | 4.845% | $192.4954 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.98 | 9.392% | $73.2708 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.87 | 4.739% | $236.574 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.63 | 4.650% | $128.3323 | $128.33 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.37 | $1,260.5696 | $1,260.56 | $1,260.50 | $1,260.70 | |