| 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 | $211.77 | 3.166% | $218.4746 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.71 | 3.272% | $248.586 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.29 | 7.607% | $201.5372 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.73 | 4.368% | $251.2451 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.81 | 7.129% | $103.7116 | $103.71 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.80 | 12.348% | $9.8866 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.66 | 11.111% | $122.9554 | $122.96 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.77 | $1,156.3965 | $1,156.41 | $1,156.40 | $1,156.40 | |