| 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 | $207.62 | 4.218% | $216.3774 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.58 | 13.611% | $239.242 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.72 | 8.359% | $181.7397 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.73 | 5.820% | $156.3279 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.69 | 12.547% | $242.7526 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.33 | 10.415% | $126.2375 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.44 | 7.661% | $37.0784 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.11 | $1,199.7555 | $1,199.76 | $1,199.85 | $1,199.70 | |