| 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 | $207.59 | 4.525% | $216.9834 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.74 | 12.256% | $270.2451 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.45 | 3.330% | $251.5569 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.91 | 10.336% | $132.3039 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.49 | 11.834% | $171.654 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.38 | 8.534% | $265.2354 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.58 | 9.357% | $190.9155 | $190.92 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,384.14 | $1,498.8942 | $1,498.90 | $1,498.90 | $1,498.90 | |