| 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 | $212.87 | 3.518% | $220.3588 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.68 | 10.526% | $185.33 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.77 | 12.137% | $114.1218 | $114.12 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.50 | 5.115% | $12.0882 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.98 | 12.221% | $41.4993 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.68 | 11.795% | $138.2681 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.44 | 6.155% | $47.1753 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.92 | $758.8415 | $758.85 | $758.85 | $758.90 | |