| 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 | $212.28 | 3.574% | $219.8669 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.37 | 3.476% | $183.5354 | $183.54 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.34 | 6.423% | $178.0882 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.83 | 4.378% | $98.9817 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.43 | 3.776% | $138.4683 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.45 | 9.872% | $189.4743 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.85 | 4.757% | $262.7829 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.55 | $1,271.1977 | $1,271.20 | $1,271.20 | $1,271.30 | |