| 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 | $209.62 | 3.719% | $217.4158 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.42 | 3.376% | $216.49 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.84 | 6.575% | $20.0787 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.98 | 5.465% | $125.4823 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.97 | 6.731% | $210.2281 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.65 | 6.146% | $262.8706 | $262.87 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.83 | 11.347% | $171.2851 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.31 | $1,223.8506 | $1,223.86 | $1,223.90 | $1,223.90 | |