| 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 | $203.33 | 6.287% | $216.1134 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.70 | 6.512% | $240.3976 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.66 | 9.192% | $186.3471 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.30 | 5.567% | $152.3332 | $152.33 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.48 | 10.812% | $133.5063 | $133.51 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.95 | 13.338% | $39.6116 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.36 | 4.649% | $244.2089 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.78 | $1,212.5181 | $1,212.52 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.40 | |