| 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 | $210.79 | 11.601% | $235.2437 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.71 | 5.640% | $206.748 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.58 | 8.623% | $261.3252 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.40 | 4.613% | $230.5671 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.40 | 5.638% | $151.4849 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.33 | 12.783% | $26.3123 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.56 | 10.382% | $197.0981 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.77 | $1,308.7793 | $1,308.78 | $1,308.80 | $1,308.70 | |