| 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 | $204.37 | 3.477% | $211.4759 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.84 | 9.357% | $265.5625 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.66 | 8.550% | $187.4224 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.53 | 6.760% | $170.3142 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.47 | 9.634% | $13.6714 | $13.67 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.43 | 6.837% | $244.0478 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.28 | 12.270% | $170.9648 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.58 | $1,263.4590 | $1,263.45 | $1,263.40 | $1,263.50 | |