| 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 | $218.45 | 5.470% | $230.3992 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.83 | 12.392% | $209.982 | $209.98 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.73 | 9.210% | $268.3617 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.70 | 3.368% | $97.8895 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.46 | 4.594% | $209.6691 | $209.67 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.37 | 6.203% | $159.6975 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.30 | 11.841% | $111.0581 | $111.06 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.84 | $1,287.0571 | $1,287.06 | $1,287.05 | $1,287.20 | |