| 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 | $208.43 | 5.724% | $220.3605 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.69 | 9.332% | $152.7259 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.48 | 5.667% | $31.1506 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.74 | 6.470% | $265.8982 | $265.90 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.41 | 3.278% | $177.0288 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.96 | 10.376% | $231.7454 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.70 | 7.405% | $182.2663 | $182.27 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.41 | $1,261.1757 | $1,261.19 | $1,261.20 | $1,261.20 | |