| 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 | $202.85 | 6.326% | $215.6823 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.68 | 3.139% | $209.0421 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.89 | 7.149% | $183.1069 | $183.11 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.76 | 13.190% | $232.8997 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.25 | 5.138% | $31.8042 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.65 | 3.496% | $242.8534 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.85 | 4.236% | $248.9677 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.93 | $1,364.3563 | $1,364.35 | $1,364.35 | $1,364.40 | |