| 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 | $203.60 | 4.314% | $212.3833 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.82 | 7.107% | $186.1734 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.79 | 10.260% | $82.4635 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.43 | 11.580% | $209.1344 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.29 | 4.315% | $156.775 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.55 | 11.513% | $209.1426 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.43 | 3.850% | $228.9166 | $228.92 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.91 | $1,284.9888 | $1,284.98 | $1,285.00 | $1,285.00 | |