| 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 | $210.35 | 3.344% | $217.3841 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.76 | 5.453% | $221.1982 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.88 | 4.350% | $43.7018 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.91 | 11.323% | $233.6781 | $233.68 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.83 | 3.603% | $98.2467 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.41 | 12.108% | $245.9762 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.36 | 3.399% | $223.7141 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.50 | $1,283.8992 | $1,283.90 | $1,283.95 | $1,283.90 | |