| 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 | $207.92 | 5.195% | $218.7214 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.37 | 9.141% | $180.4865 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.29 | 13.654% | $149.2163 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.58 | 3.543% | $164.1985 | $164.20 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.74 | 6.513% | $211.6839 | $211.68 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.34 | 11.303% | $43.7866 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.36 | 12.859% | $271.2679 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.60 | $1,239.3611 | $1,239.37 | $1,239.35 | $1,239.40 | |