| 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 | $203.83 | 6.692% | $217.4703 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.60 | 13.135% | $272.2028 | $272.20 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.36 | 13.549% | $234.3197 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.64 | 11.253% | $198.7424 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.38 | 4.548% | $161.4012 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.64 | 6.395% | $254.965 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.52 | 6.184% | $201.2399 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,412.97 | $1,540.3413 | $1,540.34 | $1,540.30 | $1,540.30 | |