| 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 | $202.48 | 7.295% | $217.2509 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.87 | 4.716% | $122.3816 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.73 | 3.729% | $141.8287 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.73 | 13.713% | $214.6105 | $214.61 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.92 | 3.610% | $23.7474 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.96 | 5.263% | $184.1681 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.32 | 10.122% | $262.4428 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.01 | $1,166.4300 | $1,166.43 | $1,166.45 | $1,166.40 | |