| 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 | $205.56 | 4.485% | $214.7794 | $214.78 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.78 | 4.276% | $256.2896 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.54 | 5.703% | $26.9965 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.87 | 4.384% | $160.6157 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.36 | 13.333% | $258.8072 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.27 | 9.329% | $141.3296 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.59 | 12.504% | $198.6708 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.97 | $1,257.4888 | $1,257.50 | $1,257.50 | $1,257.50 | |