| 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 | $200.95 | 10.177% | $221.4007 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.70 | 13.628% | $221.2337 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.48 | 5.587% | $252.8597 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.73 | 10.600% | $277.3074 | $277.31 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.80 | 13.830% | $239.9536 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.56 | 7.394% | $265.8646 | $265.86 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.75 | 4.102% | $118.416 | $118.42 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,457.97 | $1,597.0357 | $1,597.03 | $1,597.00 | $1,597.10 | |