| 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 | $204.90 | 3.435% | $211.9383 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.43 | 11.653% | $255.0489 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.91 | 12.598% | $241.9844 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.82 | 9.853% | $225.0009 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.57 | 12.674% | $113.3162 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.76 | 12.320% | $237.8488 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.86 | 12.832% | $269.5105 | $269.51 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,404.25 | $1,554.6480 | $1,554.65 | $1,554.65 | $1,554.50 | |