| 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 | $211.64 | 3.386% | $218.8061 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.86 | 6.482% | $262.8615 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.86 | 6.211% | $231.3913 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.84 | 5.135% | $40.8344 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.58 | 11.225% | $98.5231 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.71 | 9.189% | $176.5695 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.98 | 8.595% | $264.9501 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.47 | $1,293.9360 | $1,293.93 | $1,293.90 | $1,294.00 | |