| 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 | $209.95 | 3.527% | $217.3549 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.45 | 8.741% | $162.5134 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.98 | 3.570% | $240.2617 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.87 | 6.539% | $138.3622 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.41 | 13.520% | $186.6382 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.71 | 3.228% | $42.0241 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.53 | 13.736% | $271.2945 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.90 | $1,258.4490 | $1,258.43 | $1,258.40 | $1,258.50 | |