| 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 | $201.25 | 7.308% | $215.9574 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.70 | 6.624% | $253.4452 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.71 | 12.686% | $220.5378 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.44 | 11.599% | $28.3908 | $28.39 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.30 | 6.503% | $164.3341 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.33 | 6.787% | $264.1163 | $264.12 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.87 | 5.509% | $26.2401 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.60 | $1,173.0217 | $1,173.03 | $1,173.05 | $1,172.90 | |