| 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 | $209.60 | 3.712% | $217.3804 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.56 | 9.659% | $170.5855 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.75 | 10.789% | $266.7245 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.38 | 11.340% | $37.1653 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.76 | 11.723% | $228.764 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.34 | 4.703% | $202.4328 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.33 | 6.402% | $233.3715 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.72 | $1,356.4240 | $1,356.42 | $1,356.40 | $1,356.50 | |