| 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 | $211.40 | 3.307% | $218.391 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.50 | 9.118% | $76.9282 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.80 | 12.376% | $204.2996 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.30 | 7.867% | $57.4931 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.71 | 12.545% | $79.5806 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.93 | 6.860% | $193.3418 | $193.34 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.35 | 5.791% | $250.037 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.99 | $1,080.0713 | $1,080.07 | $1,080.15 | $1,080.00 | |