| 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 | $207.76 | 5.109% | $218.3745 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.47 | 9.606% | $194.5178 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.54 | 13.731% | $199.6434 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.81 | 3.392% | $86.6528 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.43 | 6.117% | $75.7994 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.79 | 8.684% | $239.9634 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.61 | 9.326% | $242.2773 | $242.28 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.41 | $1,257.2286 | $1,257.22 | $1,257.20 | $1,257.30 | |