| 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 | $206.72 | 4.709% | $216.4544 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.44 | 8.328% | $8.0596 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.53 | 9.776% | $239.8935 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.81 | 13.811% | $188.71 | $188.71 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.68 | 12.579% | $210.1625 | $210.16 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.46 | 10.185% | $223.0806 | $223.08 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.31 | 9.288% | $166.4566 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.95 | $1,252.8172 | $1,252.81 | $1,252.80 | $1,253.00 | |