| 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 | $210.31 | 3.353% | $217.3617 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.52 | 9.761% | $211.3119 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.48 | 6.848% | $176.8121 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.48 | 7.161% | $126.9644 | $126.96 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.94 | 5.825% | $142.8003 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.84 | 11.652% | $234.2906 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.98 | 11.769% | $150.8658 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.55 | $1,260.4068 | $1,260.40 | $1,260.35 | $1,260.50 | |