| 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 | $200.97 | 8.190% | $217.4294 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.50 | 9.236% | $138.1835 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.98 | 4.458% | $145.1757 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.41 | 13.727% | $246.1166 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.83 | 8.778% | $207.5811 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.55 | 4.603% | $173.1703 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.87 | 7.775% | $143.2006 | $143.20 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.11 | $1,270.8572 | $1,270.86 | $1,270.90 | $1,270.90 | |