| 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 | $208.90 | 6.339% | $222.1422 | $222.14 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.37 | 7.255% | $153.7715 | $153.77 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.40 | 8.519% | $241.3463 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.57 | 8.842% | $144.2918 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.47 | 12.827% | $238.5953 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.72 | 10.640% | $69.3934 | $69.39 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.57 | 10.125% | $203.2577 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.00 | $1,272.7982 | $1,272.80 | $1,272.80 | $1,272.80 | |