| 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 | $200.58 | 8.306% | $217.2402 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.65 | 5.498% | $187.4172 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.93 | 9.358% | $238.3239 | $238.32 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.93 | 11.568% | $113.7213 | $113.72 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.58 | 4.684% | $235.0993 | $235.10 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.55 | 13.108% | $241.5421 | $241.54 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.31 | 12.182% | $150.6716 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.53 | $1,384.0156 | $1,384.01 | $1,383.95 | $1,383.90 | |