| 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 | $207.56 | 4.750% | $217.4191 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.71 | 8.560% | $262.4004 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.87 | 7.302% | $97.5053 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.45 | 5.671% | $138.9045 | $138.90 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.83 | 13.151% | $208.0055 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.97 | 6.189% | $32.8867 | $32.89 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.89 | 9.239% | $269.7002 | $269.70 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.28 | $1,226.8217 | $1,226.83 | $1,226.80 | $1,226.80 | |