| 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 | $213.56 | 7.408% | $229.3805 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.76 | 7.687% | $246.3448 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.73 | 10.529% | $73.756 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.71 | 7.398% | $250.9999 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.73 | 10.745% | $200.1494 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.67 | 5.400% | $41.8122 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.82 | 3.243% | $215.592 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.98 | $1,258.0348 | $1,258.03 | $1,258.05 | $1,258.00 | |