| 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 | $210.50 | 3.245% | $217.3307 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.36 | 8.164% | $255.6564 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.52 | 7.701% | $170.7276 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.29 | 8.503% | $56.7362 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.54 | 3.803% | $48.3099 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.86 | 8.664% | $256.2949 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.52 | 9.314% | $183.1228 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.59 | $1,188.1785 | $1,188.18 | $1,188.20 | $1,188.10 | |