| 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 | $204.71 | 3.497% | $211.8687 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.55 | 7.345% | $200.2521 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.93 | 5.266% | $256.7754 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.51 | 10.635% | $188.6437 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.35 | 11.402% | $120.7041 | $120.70 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.93 | 13.651% | $198.8097 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.70 | 5.220% | $135.4181 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.68 | $1,312.4718 | $1,312.47 | $1,312.45 | $1,312.50 | |