| 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 | $207.72 | 5.744% | $219.6514 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.99 | 5.381% | $216.0205 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.47 | 13.480% | $159.4054 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.66 | 6.434% | $258.2727 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.44 | 9.741% | $205.6985 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.78 | 3.530% | $11.1605 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.76 | 7.281% | $260.4354 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.82 | $1,330.6444 | $1,330.65 | $1,330.60 | $1,330.70 | |