| 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 | $200.62 | 8.407% | $217.4861 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.59 | 8.602% | $228.705 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.84 | 3.618% | $186.3466 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.69 | 9.848% | $273.181 | $273.18 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.35 | 12.863% | $182.1045 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.28 | 6.437% | $170.5972 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.63 | 8.308% | $212.966 | $212.97 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,358.00 | $1,471.3864 | $1,471.40 | $1,471.40 | $1,471.40 | |