| 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 | $208.32 | 4.201% | $217.0715 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.54 | 13.261% | $270.1728 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.57 | 9.302% | $272.785 | $272.79 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.26 | 4.230% | $168.0813 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.49 | 4.118% | $145.2342 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.56 | 5.813% | $15.4064 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.57 | 13.340% | $99.2518 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.31 | $1,188.0030 | $1,188.00 | $1,188.00 | $1,188.10 | |