| 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 | $210.72 | 3.177% | $217.4146 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.37 | 6.273% | $217.1901 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.41 | 5.627% | $232.8125 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.63 | 10.800% | $38.37 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.53 | 13.288% | $232.8408 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.34 | 8.349% | $217.0664 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.44 | 4.707% | $239.1927 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.44 | $1,394.8871 | $1,394.88 | $1,394.85 | $1,394.90 | |