| 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 | $210.60 | 3.165% | $217.2655 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.59 | 12.519% | $239.2041 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.51 | 6.407% | $161.2172 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.98 | 10.496% | $23.1821 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.80 | 5.350% | $243.1478 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.86 | 4.208% | $258.2899 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.30 | 5.498% | $136.4089 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.64 | $1,278.7155 | $1,278.72 | $1,278.70 | $1,278.70 | |