| 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 | $209.61 | 5.710% | $221.5787 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.27 | 6.655% | $257.3265 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.63 | 13.581% | $201.7539 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.79 | 12.147% | $142.1912 | $142.19 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.29 | 9.625% | $238.2042 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.52 | 8.730% | $81.0256 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.33 | 11.359% | $144.0206 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.44 | $1,286.1007 | $1,286.10 | $1,286.15 | $1,286.10 | |