| 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 | $211.96 | 4.155% | $220.7669 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.27 | 5.601% | $132.2864 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.31 | 13.344% | $142.0314 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.70 | 6.867% | $136.4692 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.54 | 13.366% | $279.4925 | $279.49 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.39 | 13.790% | $182.5078 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.25 | 9.813% | $164.994 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.42 | $1,258.5482 | $1,258.55 | $1,258.55 | $1,258.60 | |