| 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 | $205.48 | 3.533% | $212.7396 | $212.74 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.76 | 6.515% | $205.3183 | $205.32 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.26 | 6.321% | $156.5683 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.31 | 5.529% | $157.5653 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.51 | 11.205% | $32.8166 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.53 | 3.547% | $35.7548 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.51 | 12.473% | $241.2658 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.36 | $1,042.0287 | $1,042.04 | $1,041.95 | $1,042.10 | |