| 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 | $209.79 | 4.570% | $219.3774 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.96 | 4.767% | $177.0143 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 6.150% | $138.8336 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.59 | 12.405% | $259.1947 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.55 | 7.209% | $228.9448 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.74 | 5.177% | $187.9934 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.42 | 9.475% | $74.9028 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.84 | $1,286.2610 | $1,286.24 | $1,286.30 | $1,286.20 | |