| 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 | $204.96 | 6.233% | $217.7352 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.79 | 6.545% | $207.539 | $207.54 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.89 | 10.466% | $163.3682 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.76 | 13.326% | $238.8459 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.43 | 12.744% | $59.1117 | $59.11 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.98 | 12.178% | $174.9752 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.70 | 3.380% | $242.6329 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.51 | $1,304.2081 | $1,304.22 | $1,304.25 | $1,304.10 | |