| 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 | $213.57 | 3.373% | $220.7737 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.70 | 4.125% | $206.8964 | $206.90 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.93 | 7.811% | $17.1743 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.75 | 9.360% | $219.5402 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.88 | 9.400% | $20.6547 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.77 | 10.818% | $222.4893 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.76 | 12.538% | $261.9434 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.36 | $1,169.4720 | $1,169.46 | $1,169.45 | $1,169.50 | |