| 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 | $220.87 | 6.681% | $235.6263 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.95 | 5.575% | $236.4352 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.49 | 13.287% | $161.4226 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.35 | 10.374% | $237.6904 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.65 | 12.535% | $168.4086 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.45 | 3.383% | $5.6344 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.78 | 7.676% | $95.5948 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.54 | $1,140.8123 | $1,140.81 | $1,140.85 | $1,140.70 | |