| 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 | $218.49 | 6.853% | $233.4631 | $233.46 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.61 | 3.151% | $217.2463 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.28 | 13.552% | $206.9826 | $206.98 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.55 | 3.839% | $184.3661 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.60 | 8.305% | $51.5532 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.50 | 12.825% | $62.6179 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.93 | 6.811% | $256.2716 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.96 | $1,212.5008 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.45 | $1,212.60 | |