| 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 | $208.57 | 4.192% | $217.3133 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.29 | 5.483% | $229.204 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.49 | 11.624% | $215.9813 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.68 | 7.364% | $71.5903 | $71.59 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.78 | 13.400% | $202.7365 | $202.74 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.42 | 10.552% | $197.2469 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.75 | 7.524% | $101.879 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.98 | $1,235.9513 | $1,235.95 | $1,236.00 | $1,235.90 | |