| 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 | $208.42 | 4.230% | $217.2362 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.85 | 7.780% | $213.2427 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.42 | 7.833% | $207.4923 | $207.49 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.94 | 7.549% | $220.4109 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.49 | 7.588% | $256.5866 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.91 | 10.409% | $42.9601 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.64 | 13.444% | $237.824 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,290.67 | $1,395.7528 | $1,395.75 | $1,395.75 | $1,395.70 | |