| 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 | $211.90 | 3.236% | $218.7571 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.59 | 12.653% | $201.187 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.48 | 6.813% | $171.4135 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.45 | 7.420% | $207.804 | $207.80 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.27 | 10.299% | $227.5137 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.31 | 7.120% | $37.8241 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.37 | 7.289% | $135.5811 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.37 | $1,200.0805 | $1,200.07 | $1,200.05 | $1,200.10 | |