| 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 | $208.95 | 3.583% | $216.4367 | $216.44 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.81 | 4.718% | $259.5017 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.69 | 13.141% | $163.7037 | $163.70 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.75 | 3.446% | $212.8401 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.53 | 8.478% | $173.055 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.92 | 13.625% | $83.9916 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.37 | 11.186% | $162.7429 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.02 | $1,272.2717 | $1,272.27 | $1,272.30 | $1,272.20 | |