| 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 | $210.65 | 3.725% | $218.4967 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.89 | 6.547% | $79.793 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.75 | 4.712% | $242.6701 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.56 | 12.633% | $252.9287 | $252.93 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.84 | 13.856% | $285.5964 | $285.60 | $285.60 | $285.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.31 | 3.165% | $147.8458 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.52 | 5.355% | $99.5815 | $99.58 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.52 | $1,326.9122 | $1,326.92 | $1,326.95 | $1,326.90 | |