| 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 | $222.40 | 13.774% | $253.0334 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.69 | 7.125% | $76.7979 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.46 | 5.848% | $180.4285 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.59 | 13.723% | $229.2542 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.36 | 13.562% | $157.1244 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.27 | 3.302% | $186.2225 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.48 | 4.651% | $138.6416 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.25 | $1,221.5025 | $1,221.49 | $1,221.50 | $1,221.40 | |