| 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 | $208.96 | 4.271% | $217.8847 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.38 | 7.300% | $174.2337 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.53 | 12.302% | $172.4173 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.51 | 13.625% | $121.022 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.55 | 5.244% | $217.3815 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.27 | 4.643% | $251.4257 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.59 | 9.279% | $141.6147 | $141.61 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.79 | $1,295.9796 | $1,295.97 | $1,296.00 | $1,295.90 | |