| 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 | $203.73 | 6.387% | $216.7422 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.57 | 12.566% | $159.3597 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.35 | 7.442% | $175.5065 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.90 | 9.262% | $177.9878 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.84 | 4.859% | $73.2335 | $73.23 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.61 | 7.659% | $228.8938 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.99 | 4.370% | $256.7398 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.99 | $1,288.4633 | $1,288.46 | $1,288.50 | $1,288.40 | |