| 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 | $205.99 | 6.530% | $219.4411 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.36 | 5.351% | $143.6566 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.91 | 5.117% | $130.2505 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.75 | 12.479% | $55.9583 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.27 | 12.645% | $173.7774 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.88 | 13.775% | $237.6532 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.55 | 13.398% | $219.4818 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.71 | $1,180.2189 | $1,180.22 | $1,180.25 | $1,180.40 | |