| 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 | $209.71 | 3.789% | $217.6559 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.88 | 8.773% | $190.2222 | $190.22 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.71 | 3.819% | $200.0696 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.25 | 11.444% | $121.7526 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.88 | 8.628% | $94.376 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.34 | 13.131% | $122.5661 | $122.57 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.67 | 12.451% | $278.5074 | $278.51 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.44 | $1,225.1498 | $1,225.16 | $1,225.10 | $1,225.30 | |