| 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 | $209.91 | 3.555% | $217.3723 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.74 | 13.232% | $261.2715 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.70 | 5.501% | $246.5558 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.75 | 5.343% | $93.4919 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.43 | 11.439% | $259.0177 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.75 | 6.321% | $255.9678 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.37 | 3.339% | $129.5561 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.65 | $1,463.2331 | $1,463.24 | $1,463.15 | $1,463.40 | |