| 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 | $208.44 | 3.267% | $215.2497 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.80 | 5.831% | $142.6602 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.45 | 10.480% | $145.226 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.29 | 12.187% | $79.9781 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.66 | 7.603% | $236.3607 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.64 | 8.149% | $158.5897 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.39 | 7.726% | $202.945 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.67 | $1,181.0094 | $1,181.02 | $1,181.05 | $1,181.00 | |