| 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 | $203.96 | 6.633% | $217.4887 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.29 | 6.573% | $244.3612 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.78 | 8.693% | $153.018 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.70 | 3.305% | $180.4738 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.79 | 13.431% | $275.3991 | $275.40 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.66 | 3.610% | $221.3731 | $221.37 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.63 | 12.871% | $230.9679 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,409.81 | $1,523.0818 | $1,523.08 | $1,523.00 | $1,523.20 | |