| 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 | $207.63 | 5.110% | $218.2399 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.36 | 6.224% | $250.0088 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.95 | 3.528% | $131.4288 | $131.43 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.85 | 5.382% | $55.6944 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.65 | 8.668% | $227.8225 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.49 | 12.562% | $180.6508 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.27 | 4.762% | $139.6163 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.20 | $1,203.4615 | $1,203.46 | $1,203.45 | $1,203.40 | |