| 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 | $204.52 | 5.795% | $216.3719 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.83 | 12.481% | $195.5257 | $195.53 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.57 | 10.691% | $266.2893 | $266.29 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.86 | 8.795% | $6.3754 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.36 | 12.141% | $40.7745 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.79 | 12.312% | $259.2049 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.83 | 5.385% | $201.1062 | $201.11 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.76 | $1,185.6479 | $1,185.65 | $1,185.65 | $1,185.70 | |