| 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 | $208.28 | 4.244% | $217.1194 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.72 | 8.558% | $140.8214 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.51 | 11.855% | $256.7184 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.84 | 8.824% | $71.6497 | $71.65 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.53 | 8.153% | $225.5315 | $225.53 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.84 | 6.707% | $232.4505 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.43 | 5.395% | $116.3877 | $116.39 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.15 | $1,260.6786 | $1,260.68 | $1,260.65 | $1,260.60 | |