| 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 | $210.60 | 3.159% | $217.2529 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.69 | 5.766% | $175.2437 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.43 | 12.759% | $260.9582 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.83 | 12.340% | $108.7788 | $108.78 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.60 | 5.739% | $13.3231 | $13.32 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.76 | 11.503% | $245.039 | $245.04 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.25 | 9.532% | $17.799 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.16 | $1,038.3947 | $1,038.39 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.40 | |