| 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 | $205.32 | 5.246% | $216.0911 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.80 | 4.675% | $38.5204 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.93 | 3.335% | $203.4976 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.51 | 7.813% | $246.3635 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.37 | 13.609% | $178.7865 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.98 | 6.745% | $200.6593 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.62 | 11.691% | $206.2039 | $206.20 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.53 | $1,290.1223 | $1,290.12 | $1,290.10 | $1,290.20 | |