| 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 | $207.99 | 4.610% | $217.5783 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.35 | 9.437% | $256.4656 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.63 | 3.299% | $205.1828 | $205.18 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.62 | 10.683% | $255.2571 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.28 | 8.704% | $90.5287 | $90.53 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.78 | 5.816% | $16.6978 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.36 | 4.468% | $196.7759 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.01 | $1,238.4862 | $1,238.50 | $1,238.55 | $1,238.60 | |