| 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 | $212.27 | 3.417% | $219.5233 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.60 | 7.435% | $211.2172 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.64 | 8.575% | $209.1589 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.51 | 8.314% | $261.5891 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.32 | 8.366% | $231.1664 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.53 | 13.140% | $143.156 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.75 | 9.576% | $257.2297 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,417.62 | $1,533.0406 | $1,533.05 | $1,533.00 | $1,533.10 | |