| 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 | $210.99 | 3.176% | $217.691 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.46 | 5.375% | $194.3747 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.46 | 6.216% | $240.5368 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.58 | 9.359% | $40.0035 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.58 | 5.231% | $114.2598 | $114.26 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.81 | 9.320% | $257.7875 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.91 | 6.592% | $240.802 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.79 | $1,305.4553 | $1,305.45 | $1,305.45 | $1,305.50 | |