| 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 | $212.63 | 3.705% | $220.5079 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.29 | 9.648% | $175.7548 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.33 | 12.118% | $273.9379 | $273.94 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.71 | 4.408% | $250.2764 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.51 | 12.505% | $109.7036 | $109.70 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.36 | 5.164% | $36.1344 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.82 | 5.104% | $239.4479 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.65 | $1,305.7629 | $1,305.76 | $1,305.80 | $1,305.70 | |