| 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 | $201.45 | 3.850% | $209.2058 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.47 | 12.838% | $235.2334 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.30 | 10.515% | $96.4796 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.71 | 8.253% | $246.5029 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.34 | 13.269% | $214.4635 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.40 | 5.560% | $149.2618 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.26 | 6.722% | $179.5704 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.93 | $1,330.7174 | $1,330.71 | $1,330.70 | $1,330.80 | |