| 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 | $209.84 | 5.494% | $221.3686 | $221.37 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.48 | 8.577% | $187.2736 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.96 | 12.534% | $25.8378 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.47 | 4.794% | $13.0678 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.26 | 9.328% | $255.0185 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.38 | 8.583% | $242.5527 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.53 | 8.773% | $255.1053 | $255.11 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.92 | $1,200.2243 | $1,200.23 | $1,200.15 | $1,200.30 | |