| 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 | $204.41 | 3.607% | $211.7831 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.27 | 3.533% | $234.2641 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.62 | 10.768% | $276.4991 | $276.50 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.98 | 8.302% | $40.0501 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.28 | 12.176% | $259.4407 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.85 | 11.756% | $240.1078 | $240.11 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.37 | 9.394% | $267.3261 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,407.78 | $1,529.4710 | $1,529.47 | $1,529.50 | $1,529.50 | |