| 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 | $205.70 | 6.134% | $218.3176 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.42 | 13.566% | $181.0469 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.45 | 9.127% | $230.749 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.81 | 5.684% | $221.7356 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.50 | 8.654% | $235.2359 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.47 | 5.393% | $198.6342 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.72 | 3.789% | $247.7651 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,430.07 | $1,533.4843 | $1,533.50 | $1,533.50 | $1,533.30 | |