| 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 | $209.98 | 4.191% | $218.7803 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.59 | 12.676% | $182.0731 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.57 | 10.442% | $260.1682 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.68 | 10.480% | $188.5673 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.56 | 3.450% | $224.0313 | $224.03 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.44 | 5.748% | $48.0519 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.79 | 5.153% | $129.1174 | $129.12 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.61 | $1,250.7895 | $1,250.79 | $1,250.75 | $1,250.90 | |