| 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 | $207.90 | 4.549% | $217.3574 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.66 | 5.600% | $143.257 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.53 | 4.758% | $33.0302 | $33.03 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.53 | 4.304% | $117.3733 | $117.37 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.87 | 8.278% | $258.6437 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.54 | 6.516% | $41.0513 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.48 | 12.202% | $255.2371 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.51 | $1,065.9500 | $1,065.95 | $1,065.95 | $1,066.00 | |