| 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 | $200.52 | 7.333% | $215.2241 | $215.22 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.50 | 5.105% | $140.3152 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.84 | 12.611% | $186.7541 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.95 | 3.433% | $190.265 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.55 | 13.801% | $263.5062 | $263.51 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.79 | 13.870% | $120.4631 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.94 | 3.790% | $253.1853 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.09 | $1,369.7130 | $1,369.72 | $1,369.65 | $1,369.80 | |