| 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 | $201.95 | 8.788% | $219.6974 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.38 | 9.780% | $228.7596 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.91 | 8.639% | $253.0311 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.92 | 6.569% | $123.5348 | $123.53 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.91 | 4.287% | $90.6358 | $90.64 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.48 | 7.812% | $83.5327 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.75 | 13.812% | $270.588 | $270.59 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.30 | $1,269.7794 | $1,269.78 | $1,269.85 | $1,269.70 | |