| 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 | $210.73 | 5.141% | $221.5636 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.75 | 13.502% | $228.9903 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.77 | 7.540% | $186.8723 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.28 | 3.479% | $124.4645 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.86 | 8.233% | $94.0112 | $94.01 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.45 | 8.562% | $238.2393 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.77 | 8.334% | $165.5019 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.61 | $1,259.6431 | $1,259.63 | $1,259.60 | $1,259.70 | |