| 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 | $211.73 | 7.287% | $227.1588 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.67 | 8.303% | $229.245 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.89 | 6.382% | $250.9445 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.45 | 6.373% | $216.4159 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.85 | 10.830% | $137.263 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.34 | 10.301% | $133.8392 | $133.84 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.62 | 12.856% | $259.1399 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,337.55 | $1,454.0063 | $1,454.01 | $1,454.00 | $1,453.90 | |