| 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 | $206.77 | 5.543% | $218.2313 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.69 | 6.700% | $49.8182 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.48 | 8.651% | $212.391 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.96 | 12.123% | $270.1716 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.70 | 10.107% | $154.9205 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.74 | 11.116% | $261.9449 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.94 | 7.119% | $221.6721 | $221.67 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.28 | $1,389.1496 | $1,389.14 | $1,389.10 | $1,389.10 | |