| 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 | $205.82 | 5.180% | $216.4815 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.91 | 6.234% | $176.2528 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.74 | 8.697% | $204.0677 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.75 | 11.719% | $234.3306 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.50 | 10.155% | $258.3135 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.99 | 4.379% | $233.7985 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.52 | 13.378% | $127.5729 | $127.57 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,340.23 | $1,450.8175 | $1,450.81 | $1,450.80 | $1,450.90 | |