| 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 | $207.46 | 4.735% | $217.2832 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.53 | 9.446% | $269.8172 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.61 | 11.764% | $251.0331 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.52 | 12.248% | $185.7929 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.74 | 6.780% | $223.9604 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.64 | 3.800% | $27.6523 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.89 | 3.668% | $99.4072 | $99.41 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.39 | $1,274.9463 | $1,274.94 | $1,274.95 | $1,275.00 | |