| 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 | $214.54 | 4.500% | $224.1943 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.53 | 7.618% | $203.9684 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.27 | 4.743% | $208.7214 | $208.72 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.79 | 13.178% | $246.4904 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.77 | 5.695% | $259.7666 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.70 | 12.189% | $219.5539 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.75 | 11.375% | $137.8266 | $137.83 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,386.35 | $1,500.5216 | $1,500.52 | $1,500.50 | $1,500.60 | |