| 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 | $202.44 | 5.869% | $214.3212 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.68 | 4.726% | $233.2039 | $233.20 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.54 | 11.850% | $277.992 | $277.99 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.65 | 6.636% | $24.1531 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.98 | 13.589% | $237.3783 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.78 | 13.211% | $39.3748 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.45 | 13.204% | $222.3893 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.52 | $1,248.8126 | $1,248.80 | $1,248.80 | $1,248.90 | |