| 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 | $207.79 | 3.173% | $214.3832 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.51 | 6.325% | $123.8793 | $123.88 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.51 | 8.528% | $174.1983 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.30 | 8.208% | $260.0238 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.30 | 11.521% | $90.6666 | $90.67 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.90 | 10.689% | $226.8018 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.55 | 7.864% | $191.5125 | $191.51 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.86 | $1,281.4655 | $1,281.46 | $1,281.45 | $1,281.50 | |