| 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 | $205.25 | 5.407% | $216.3479 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.84 | 8.126% | $131.7407 | $131.74 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.45 | 12.517% | $261.5458 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.84 | 13.650% | $220.2992 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.97 | 9.493% | $22.9607 | $22.96 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.25 | 10.639% | $258.0655 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.58 | 6.839% | $60.4495 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.18 | $1,171.4093 | $1,171.42 | $1,171.40 | $1,171.30 | |