| 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 | $204.38 | 3.850% | $212.2486 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.85 | 4.598% | $172.4298 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.30 | 7.126% | $248.8537 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.76 | 5.247% | $163.9327 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.41 | 13.460% | $172.9244 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.72 | 8.620% | $229.9703 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.85 | 13.741% | $60.1121 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.27 | $1,260.4716 | $1,260.46 | $1,260.45 | $1,260.40 | |