| 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 | $218.26 | 3.165% | $225.1679 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.68 | 8.708% | $251.8547 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.63 | 9.679% | $176.1774 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.41 | 12.764% | $245.1602 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.67 | 12.206% | $174.6711 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.36 | 11.585% | $175.5902 | $175.59 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.88 | 3.544% | $259.7712 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.89 | $1,508.3927 | $1,508.39 | $1,508.35 | $1,508.60 | |