| 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 | $196.77 | 10.519% | $217.4682 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.66 | 11.153% | $266.3893 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.34 | 8.658% | $269.8413 | $269.84 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.40 | 6.225% | $212.8749 | $212.87 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.35 | 11.149% | $240.4709 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.31 | 13.546% | $217.2249 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.85 | 12.322% | $79.5801 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,363.68 | $1,503.8496 | $1,503.84 | $1,503.80 | $1,503.90 | |