| 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 | $200.73 | 6.487% | $213.7514 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.30 | 8.499% | $268.318 | $268.32 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.26 | 7.328% | $173.0771 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.73 | 4.767% | $65.7203 | $65.72 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.37 | 9.216% | $237.4028 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.29 | 9.280% | $142.3809 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.85 | 5.764% | $196.5624 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.53 | $1,297.2129 | $1,297.21 | $1,297.20 | $1,297.30 | |