| 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 | $208.71 | 4.184% | $217.4424 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.42 | 7.304% | $232.2273 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.68 | 3.795% | $204.144 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.79 | 11.253% | $172.2085 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.63 | 6.256% | $133.4894 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.94 | 7.295% | $183.4101 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.67 | 8.197% | $65.6431 | $65.64 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.84 | $1,208.5648 | $1,208.56 | $1,208.60 | $1,208.40 | |