| 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 | $218.95 | 4.459% | $228.713 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.43 | 3.662% | $205.6965 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.29 | 10.862% | $238.6748 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.68 | 8.487% | $52.8115 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.29 | 8.638% | $217.5911 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.73 | 11.575% | $73.3382 | $73.34 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.33 | 5.515% | $264.1357 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.70 | $1,280.9608 | $1,280.96 | $1,280.95 | $1,280.90 | |