| 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 | $203.73 | 6.709% | $217.3982 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.61 | 8.656% | $199.5033 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.44 | 12.677% | $230.3569 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.99 | 13.800% | $184.3446 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.95 | 3.537% | $80.7071 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.69 | 8.654% | $81.1537 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.89 | 8.257% | $247.7894 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.30 | $1,241.2532 | $1,241.25 | $1,241.25 | $1,241.30 | |