| 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 | $208.30 | 4.549% | $217.7756 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.71 | 4.726% | $206.0065 | $206.01 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.28 | 13.554% | $139.9894 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.96 | 4.130% | $230.0856 | $230.09 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.38 | 8.472% | $5.8358 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.75 | 7.626% | $197.7628 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.70 | 9.458% | $273.3166 | $273.32 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.08 | $1,270.7723 | $1,270.79 | $1,270.80 | $1,270.80 | |