| 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 | $204.62 | 5.579% | $216.0357 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.30 | 3.767% | $214.0713 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.64 | 7.160% | $247.1538 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.59 | 6.136% | $201.2232 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.41 | 12.785% | $274.53 | $274.53 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.83 | 3.631% | $15.3685 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.87 | 4.288% | $258.4987 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,337.26 | $1,426.8812 | $1,426.88 | $1,426.85 | $1,426.90 | |