| 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 | $202.99 | 6.505% | $216.1945 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.84 | 4.148% | $230.0004 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.42 | 4.326% | $140.235 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.77 | 6.862% | $52.1166 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.85 | 10.496% | $158.9485 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.58 | 4.630% | $249.6263 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.87 | 4.810% | $161.2711 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.32 | $1,208.3924 | $1,208.40 | $1,208.40 | $1,208.30 | |