| 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 | $210.85 | 5.175% | $221.7615 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.52 | 6.673% | $196.833 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.74 | 13.183% | $167.2166 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.42 | 6.828% | $32.4971 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.44 | 9.516% | $134.0914 | $134.09 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.68 | 10.816% | $258.9548 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.31 | 12.668% | $236.9521 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.96 | $1,248.3065 | $1,248.30 | $1,248.30 | $1,248.40 | |