| 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 | $211.66 | 3.344% | $218.7379 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.51 | 6.722% | $240.6688 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.50 | 12.428% | $19.6749 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.30 | 10.304% | $119.4592 | $119.46 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.98 | 11.319% | $210.3706 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.89 | 8.685% | $236.8137 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.29 | 13.644% | $240.1184 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.13 | $1,285.8435 | $1,285.84 | $1,285.75 | $1,285.90 | |