| 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 | $204.95 | 3.820% | $212.7791 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 6.349% | $149.5267 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.95 | 12.312% | $232.4297 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.63 | 8.371% | $221.7596 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.86 | 6.697% | $238.8519 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.49 | 7.458% | $179.9814 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.72 | 11.362% | $23.0742 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.20 | $1,258.4026 | $1,258.40 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.50 | |