| 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 | $205.51 | 7.604% | $221.137 | $221.14 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.34 | 12.412% | $206.0962 | $206.10 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.54 | 5.521% | $31.1709 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.53 | 12.472% | $240.1615 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.87 | 11.466% | $114.6651 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.61 | 5.428% | $207.282 | $207.28 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.93 | 8.508% | $259.2582 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.33 | $1,279.7709 | $1,279.78 | $1,279.75 | $1,279.90 | |