| 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 | $208.97 | 3.210% | $215.6779 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.36 | 12.246% | $94.6907 | $94.69 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.50 | 13.440% | $138.964 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.89 | 6.662% | $255.8715 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.97 | 13.726% | $256.9866 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.71 | 5.630% | $129.6186 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.92 | 3.809% | $189.8874 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.32 | $1,281.6967 | $1,281.70 | $1,281.70 | $1,281.80 | |