| 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 | $213.88 | 3.508% | $221.3829 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.71 | 3.219% | $242.2653 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.39 | 9.786% | $201.3365 | $201.34 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.83 | 6.363% | $126.3912 | $126.39 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.78 | 8.316% | $156.8199 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.61 | 9.475% | $138.6063 | $138.61 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.85 | 6.405% | $179.6648 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.05 | $1,266.4669 | $1,266.47 | $1,266.45 | $1,266.50 | |