| 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 | $207.94 | 4.475% | $217.2453 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.34 | 5.793% | $256.3788 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.83 | 6.609% | $162.9305 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.57 | 3.780% | $215.4161 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.51 | 13.445% | $192.3006 | $192.30 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.40 | 9.472% | $65.0264 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.85 | 8.716% | $162.9109 | $162.91 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.44 | $1,272.2086 | $1,272.22 | $1,272.25 | $1,272.10 | |