| 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 | $210.64 | 4.364% | $219.8323 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.52 | 13.635% | $174.4525 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.73 | 5.566% | $201.346 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.82 | 7.775% | $236.911 | $236.91 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.30 | 8.395% | $192.1843 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.42 | 6.639% | $207.3275 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.40 | 5.505% | $40.5139 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.83 | $1,272.5675 | $1,272.56 | $1,272.60 | $1,272.50 | |