| 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 | $201.86 | 8.254% | $218.5215 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.34 | 6.464% | $227.1303 | $227.13 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.43 | 12.493% | $273.8417 | $273.84 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.90 | 7.465% | $259.9578 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.45 | 12.776% | $71.5564 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.47 | 3.870% | $199.9186 | $199.92 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.32 | 7.678% | $239.3897 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,378.77 | $1,490.3160 | $1,490.32 | $1,490.30 | $1,490.30 | |