| 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 | $200.63 | 8.352% | $217.3866 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.67 | 6.801% | $200.4334 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.39 | 4.185% | $160.8512 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.41 | 5.296% | $225.7652 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.91 | 13.318% | $274.1276 | $274.13 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.81 | 5.126% | $148.0279 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.39 | 3.574% | $237.5884 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,369.21 | $1,464.1803 | $1,464.19 | $1,464.25 | $1,464.20 | |