| 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 | $206.87 | 3.369% | $213.8395 | $213.84 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.66 | 4.680% | $203.7701 | $203.77 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.51 | 12.318% | $211.7307 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.95 | 3.494% | $210.0411 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.44 | 6.282% | $255.5444 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.85 | 5.823% | $54.8692 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.72 | 3.217% | $258.7857 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,336.00 | $1,408.5807 | $1,408.58 | $1,408.60 | $1,408.50 | |