| 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 | $205.42 | 4.259% | $214.1688 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.72 | 6.249% | $48.577 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.46 | 13.741% | $276.9138 | $276.91 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.32 | 8.271% | $260.1969 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.92 | 8.122% | $229.1321 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.36 | 7.578% | $186.4972 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.95 | 10.150% | $41.8019 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.15 | $1,257.2877 | $1,257.29 | $1,257.30 | $1,257.30 | |