| 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 | $205.85 | 3.185% | $212.4063 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.77 | 5.188% | $203.8228 | $203.82 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.29 | 8.368% | $171.5357 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.40 | 8.448% | $160.9368 | $160.94 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.96 | 8.229% | $264.0355 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.98 | 12.655% | $118.2652 | $118.27 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.75 | 10.600% | $43.9635 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.00 | $1,174.9658 | $1,174.98 | $1,174.95 | $1,174.90 | |