| 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 | $205.51 | 8.109% | $222.1748 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.84 | 12.629% | $250.9825 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.32 | 10.276% | $257.296 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.88 | 13.618% | $204.3761 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.94 | 13.471% | $66.8798 | $66.88 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.95 | 5.806% | $217.9075 | $217.91 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.71 | 10.373% | $158.617 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.15 | $1,378.2337 | $1,378.24 | $1,378.25 | $1,378.30 | |