| 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 | $205.74 | 3.480% | $212.8998 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.83 | 5.522% | $84.2382 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.64 | 9.567% | $240.653 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.83 | 13.515% | $167.8092 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.51 | 12.284% | $265.5629 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.77 | 10.162% | $88.9778 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.94 | 12.573% | $124.8885 | $124.89 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.26 | $1,185.0294 | $1,185.03 | $1,185.05 | $1,185.10 | |