| 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 | $208.40 | 12.848% | $235.1752 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.60 | 10.579% | $237.3025 | $237.30 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.95 | 11.753% | $165.3386 | $165.34 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.71 | 6.502% | $80.6327 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.27 | 10.394% | $55.4951 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.64 | 10.757% | $200.0714 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.28 | 9.535% | $246.7604 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.85 | $1,220.7759 | $1,220.78 | $1,220.80 | $1,220.80 | |