| 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 | $210.28 | 3.525% | $217.6924 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.78 | 7.227% | $235.6635 | $235.66 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.89 | 10.539% | $258.5397 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.97 | 10.377% | $24.2498 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.69 | 4.577% | $198.3721 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.77 | 9.478% | $42.4446 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.40 | 13.851% | $254.3431 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.78 | $1,231.3052 | $1,231.29 | $1,231.30 | $1,231.20 | |