| 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 | $212.48 | 4.659% | $222.3794 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.68 | 13.856% | $242.1489 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.38 | 13.653% | $206.1438 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.75 | 3.144% | $18.3081 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.81 | 6.684% | $230.2347 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.89 | 4.196% | $236.4103 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.36 | 8.305% | $42.6288 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.35 | $1,198.2540 | $1,198.25 | $1,198.30 | $1,198.10 | |