| 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 | $210.67 | 4.550% | $220.2555 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.46 | 10.820% | $171.1726 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.67 | 11.109% | $252.9619 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.84 | 3.281% | $50.4424 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.85 | 13.252% | $131.2024 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.56 | 13.759% | $147.3862 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.39 | 13.525% | $171.8655 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.44 | $1,145.2865 | $1,145.29 | $1,145.25 | $1,145.40 | |