| 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 | $208.84 | 4.597% | $218.4404 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.61 | 13.445% | $157.2461 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.43 | 6.236% | $256.4856 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.86 | 6.691% | $245.2399 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.33 | 12.105% | $141.6222 | $141.62 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.66 | 7.336% | $129.5116 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.57 | 4.319% | $127.8638 | $127.86 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.30 | $1,276.4096 | $1,276.41 | $1,276.40 | $1,276.30 | |