| 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 | $204.74 | 8.117% | $221.3587 | $221.36 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.83 | 3.106% | $253.4655 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.27 | 7.604% | $143.4039 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.86 | 10.521% | $215.3612 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.46 | 6.660% | $172.2132 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.94 | 13.767% | $28.3735 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.40 | 5.659% | $243.4383 | $243.44 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.50 | $1,277.6143 | $1,277.61 | $1,277.55 | $1,277.70 | |