| 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 | $208.32 | 4.867% | $218.4589 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.92 | 8.310% | $236.0292 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.46 | 13.178% | $277.8067 | $277.81 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.80 | 10.754% | $196.9206 | $196.92 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.91 | 9.460% | $226.4837 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.83 | 8.456% | $193.9519 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.88 | 7.611% | $264.5939 | $264.59 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,481.12 | $1,614.2449 | $1,614.24 | $1,614.25 | $1,614.30 | |