| 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 | $209.39 | 3.824% | $217.3971 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.28 | 4.834% | $257.1368 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.67 | 3.393% | $172.3251 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.55 | 3.471% | $108.1789 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.89 | 3.705% | $211.4441 | $211.44 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.32 | 9.701% | $141.8653 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.25 | 11.317% | $224.0255 | $224.03 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.35 | $1,332.3728 | $1,332.39 | $1,332.45 | $1,332.30 | |