| 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 | $206.84 | 5.600% | $218.423 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.97 | 6.634% | $220.7004 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.30 | 10.806% | $13.6291 | $13.63 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.97 | 9.202% | $170.3224 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.70 | 11.485% | $278.378 | $278.38 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.64 | 6.752% | $217.3898 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.65 | 8.851% | $193.3738 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.07 | $1,312.2165 | $1,312.21 | $1,312.20 | $1,312.20 | |