| 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 | $208.77 | 4.614% | $218.4026 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.99 | 9.839% | $93.3522 | $93.35 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.69 | 13.403% | $270.6816 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.53 | 10.863% | $150.2526 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.74 | 4.595% | $253.8939 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.41 | 11.522% | $190.0446 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.69 | 6.581% | $79.6053 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.82 | $1,256.2328 | $1,256.22 | $1,256.25 | $1,256.30 | |