| 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 | $204.77 | 5.671% | $216.3825 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.50 | 12.137% | $261.8399 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.97 | 12.513% | $175.4865 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.83 | 3.371% | $258.2518 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.44 | 11.413% | $225.5445 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.28 | 4.619% | $8.6625 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.69 | 10.454% | $158.7114 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.48 | $1,304.8791 | $1,304.87 | $1,304.90 | $1,304.90 | |