| 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 | $205.76 | 3.221% | $212.3875 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.85 | 13.297% | $166.3766 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.95 | 12.564% | $66.3565 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.91 | 12.104% | $57.0721 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.41 | 13.427% | $155.86 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.87 | 7.634% | $256.029 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.52 | 8.345% | $209.6692 | $209.67 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.27 | $1,123.7509 | $1,123.76 | $1,123.75 | $1,123.90 | |