| 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 | $204.32 | 7.655% | $219.9607 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.80 | 6.573% | $264.0879 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.29 | 3.360% | $141.9029 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.88 | 6.751% | $143.9857 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.67 | 8.348% | $7.2268 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.93 | 7.184% | $200.3591 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.87 | 11.299% | $274.7638 | $274.76 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.76 | $1,252.2869 | $1,252.29 | $1,252.30 | $1,252.40 | |