| 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 | $205.26 | 3.519% | $212.4831 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.71 | 6.741% | $170.4761 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.37 | 12.687% | $224.6641 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.51 | 6.874% | $220.7055 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.43 | 10.234% | $249.6028 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.92 | 7.679% | $134.5126 | $134.51 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.35 | 5.787% | $131.5461 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.55 | $1,343.9903 | $1,343.99 | $1,344.00 | $1,344.00 | |