| 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 | $212.52 | 3.638% | $220.2515 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.32 | 8.625% | $126.3526 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.53 | 8.553% | $227.4511 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.50 | 7.834% | $211.8938 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.68 | 7.146% | $188.2341 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.34 | 5.473% | $149.0755 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.50 | 7.817% | $187.0625 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.39 | $1,310.3211 | $1,310.31 | $1,310.35 | $1,310.50 | |