| 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 | $187.87 | 12.694% | $211.7182 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.45 | 7.305% | $55.2084 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.41 | 9.808% | $139.9064 | $139.91 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.36 | 13.658% | $252.7299 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.70 | 3.120% | $159.5266 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.90 | 4.597% | $235.2387 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.33 | 5.622% | $250.6727 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.02 | $1,305.0009 | $1,305.01 | $1,305.00 | $1,304.90 | |