| 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 | $209.40 | 3.858% | $217.4787 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.48 | 12.171% | $224.8804 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.28 | 3.477% | $253.8084 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.44 | 12.745% | $118.8783 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.62 | 13.673% | $201.906 | $201.91 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.26 | 6.766% | $95.2993 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.53 | 9.690% | $148.6629 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.01 | $1,260.9140 | $1,260.92 | $1,260.95 | $1,261.00 | |