| 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 | $212.35 | 3.545% | $219.8778 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.65 | 8.419% | $219.7111 | $219.71 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.79 | 5.206% | $213.3472 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.32 | 7.119% | $185.6587 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.36 | 13.663% | $217.5055 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.66 | 11.465% | $132.2644 | $132.26 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.28 | 6.405% | $89.6781 | $89.68 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.41 | $1,278.0428 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.10 | |