| 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 | $214.60 | 3.520% | $222.1539 | $222.15 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.76 | 8.247% | $60.3585 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.87 | 5.617% | $121.3222 | $121.32 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.92 | 9.238% | $269.7305 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.96 | 13.424% | $260.8298 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.53 | 11.767% | $255.4211 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.76 | 3.247% | $193.8566 | $193.86 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.40 | $1,383.6726 | $1,383.67 | $1,383.65 | $1,383.70 | |