| 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 | $208.26 | 5.573% | $219.8663 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.62 | 9.287% | $155.8651 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.94 | 7.793% | $231.6903 | $231.69 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.72 | 12.324% | $155.8159 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.44 | 11.479% | $236.826 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.50 | 5.380% | $45.8403 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.79 | 12.249% | $199.5675 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.27 | $1,245.4714 | $1,245.49 | $1,245.45 | $1,245.50 | |