| 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 | $202.87 | 7.170% | $217.4158 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.57 | 13.873% | $203.343 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.25 | 11.476% | $234.3783 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.36 | 5.520% | $103.7895 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.64 | 3.462% | $89.6395 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.52 | 7.837% | $252.8993 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.34 | 8.424% | $20.9692 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.55 | $1,122.4346 | $1,122.44 | $1,122.45 | $1,122.40 | |