| 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 | $207.38 | 3.603% | $214.8519 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.25 | 8.466% | $118.4991 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.35 | 8.403% | $194.4208 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.71 | 11.702% | $101.3249 | $101.32 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.74 | 5.793% | $265.2654 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.44 | 13.650% | $143.6991 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.84 | 9.499% | $179.4032 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.71 | $1,217.4644 | $1,217.46 | $1,217.40 | $1,217.50 | |