| 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 | $209.35 | 4.343% | $218.4421 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.51 | 6.214% | $184.2919 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.86 | 12.559% | $269.984 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.96 | 3.451% | $48.5806 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.59 | 13.269% | $116.2027 | $116.20 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.62 | 12.635% | $201.1886 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.49 | 11.444% | $221.2052 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.38 | $1,259.8951 | $1,259.89 | $1,259.95 | $1,259.90 | |