| 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 | $209.74 | 3.499% | $217.0788 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.70 | 12.700% | $102.2189 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.59 | 12.724% | $42.373 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.99 | 7.684% | $188.4362 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.38 | 13.168% | $123.7832 | $123.78 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.69 | 5.171% | $202.654 | $202.65 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.72 | 4.166% | $129.9158 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.81 | $1,006.4599 | $1,006.46 | $1,006.45 | $1,006.50 | |