| 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 | $204.36 | 8.218% | $221.1543 | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.40 | 4.661% | $253.6983 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.71 | 4.422% | $220.0276 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.72 | 13.508% | $199.4563 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.41 | 6.811% | $179.8804 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.75 | 7.753% | $43.9093 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.65 | 5.304% | $118.625 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.00 | $1,236.7512 | $1,236.76 | $1,236.80 | $1,236.80 | |