| 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 | $212.36 | 3.537% | $219.8712 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.78 | 3.557% | $130.254 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.49 | 8.865% | $122.4622 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.96 | 3.233% | $225.0066 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.72 | 8.553% | $188.5783 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.99 | 11.171% | $157.8517 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.69 | 12.605% | $236.1214 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.99 | $1,280.1454 | $1,280.14 | $1,280.10 | $1,280.30 | |