| 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 | $207.79 | 4.207% | $216.5317 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.36 | 10.488% | $276.6178 | $276.62 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.36 | 6.462% | $263.3444 | $263.34 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.64 | 3.683% | $143.7461 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.67 | 6.484% | $250.9508 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.77 | 8.765% | $74.7977 | $74.80 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.50 | 9.843% | $22.5178 | $22.52 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.09 | $1,248.5063 | $1,248.51 | $1,248.50 | $1,248.40 | |