| 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 | $232.65 | 7.535% | $250.1802 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.41 | 12.155% | $172.057 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.86 | 3.268% | $203.2934 | $203.29 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.79 | 5.865% | $127.8743 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.62 | 3.550% | $20.3165 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.76 | 5.546% | $57.797 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.56 | 5.765% | $211.0646 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.65 | $1,042.5830 | $1,042.58 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.70 | |