| 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 | $209.89 | 3.458% | $217.148 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.57 | 9.521% | $102.4788 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.78 | 6.799% | $243.2668 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.84 | 8.260% | $259.6508 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.37 | 4.198% | $252.5447 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.52 | 13.499% | $13.0751 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.57 | 4.432% | $217.8138 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.54 | $1,305.9780 | $1,305.98 | $1,306.00 | $1,306.00 | |