| 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 | $200.69 | 7.859% | $216.4622 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.29 | 4.497% | $83.9006 | $83.90 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.79 | 4.471% | $151.2636 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.29 | 11.780% | $144.5204 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.57 | 12.365% | $252.3381 | $252.34 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.53 | 6.393% | $93.1258 | $93.13 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.49 | 11.431% | $272.4377 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.65 | $1,214.0484 | $1,214.05 | $1,214.05 | $1,214.00 | |