| 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 | $207.77 | 5.460% | $219.1142 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.48 | 12.458% | $210.8363 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.76 | 12.850% | $155.4622 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.50 | 5.345% | $241.7668 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.26 | 10.621% | $264.6718 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.74 | 10.573% | $183.2637 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.29 | 12.519% | $264.746 | $264.75 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,402.80 | $1,539.8610 | $1,539.86 | $1,539.80 | $1,539.90 | |