| 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 | $213.60 | 3.686% | $221.4733 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.89 | 11.259% | $260.2237 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.38 | 7.563% | $261.7868 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.97 | 7.472% | $60.1521 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.28 | 8.674% | $200.2644 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.87 | 6.820% | $59.6803 | $59.68 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.46 | 6.326% | $238.6593 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.45 | $1,302.2399 | $1,302.23 | $1,302.20 | $1,302.40 | |