| 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 | $211.80 | 3.342% | $218.8784 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.68 | 13.542% | $79.1161 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.88 | 7.659% | $143.0573 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.80 | 11.668% | $69.0108 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.70 | 10.392% | $177.3999 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.69 | 9.826% | $96.3064 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.42 | 9.428% | $229.1641 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.97 | $1,012.9330 | $1,012.94 | $1,012.90 | $1,013.00 | |