| 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 | $211.65 | 3.264% | $218.5583 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.34 | 13.590% | $158.2763 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.98 | 9.448% | $74.4028 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.92 | 12.698% | $252.3534 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.77 | 11.495% | $204.8944 | $204.89 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.56 | 6.793% | $55.0625 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.37 | 7.703% | $161.953 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.59 | $1,125.5007 | $1,125.49 | $1,125.50 | $1,125.70 | |