| 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 | $204.73 | 4.234% | $213.3983 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.34 | 13.422% | $248.7798 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.93 | 4.457% | $101.2502 | $101.25 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.30 | 10.820% | $81.2311 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.31 | 3.396% | $240.1992 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.37 | 4.840% | $241.5199 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.50 | 5.796% | $198.3675 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.48 | $1,324.7460 | $1,324.75 | $1,324.75 | $1,324.80 | |