| 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 | $208.37 | 6.156% | $221.1973 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.85 | 4.318% | $222.0409 | $222.04 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.60 | 6.397% | $191.089 | $191.09 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.60 | 6.180% | $252.2837 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.80 | 5.597% | $231.0462 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.89 | 13.382% | $20.284 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.75 | 5.350% | $135.6381 | $135.64 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.86 | $1,273.5792 | $1,273.58 | $1,273.65 | $1,273.50 | |