| 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 | $205.32 | 5.318% | $216.2389 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.25 | 11.703% | $208.0468 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.87 | 13.129% | $205.7477 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.88 | 3.818% | $128.6097 | $128.61 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.31 | 4.797% | $218.3026 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.36 | 9.201% | $273.3956 | $273.40 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.97 | 10.205% | $220.3769 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,355.96 | $1,470.7182 | $1,470.73 | $1,470.75 | $1,470.60 | |