| 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 | $216.87 | 3.701% | $224.8964 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.35 | 12.481% | $154.4927 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.31 | 12.666% | $186.2482 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.53 | 7.824% | $259.3491 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.38 | 9.800% | $212.3312 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.29 | 5.547% | $124.8515 | $124.85 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.81 | 10.515% | $147.8801 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.54 | $1,310.0492 | $1,310.05 | $1,310.10 | $1,310.00 | |