| 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 | $217.35 | 12.435% | $244.3775 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.89 | 4.438% | $219.2049 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.91 | 12.133% | $279.1103 | $279.11 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.87 | 11.754% | $211.0698 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.66 | 11.142% | $135.2154 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.53 | 11.183% | $156.2455 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.84 | 3.819% | $44.4761 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.05 | $1,289.6995 | $1,289.71 | $1,289.70 | $1,289.70 | |