| 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 | $209.78 | 3.223% | $216.5412 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.31 | 8.569% | $150.1618 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.90 | 11.349% | $159.1177 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.96 | 5.228% | $170.4273 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.89 | 6.166% | $224.9551 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.93 | 3.491% | $85.8251 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.70 | 7.622% | $267.6559 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.47 | $1,274.6841 | $1,274.70 | $1,274.70 | $1,274.70 | |