| 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 | $206.90 | 3.496% | $214.1332 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.29 | 4.120% | $252.2723 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.47 | 9.725% | $93.782 | $93.78 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.94 | 3.257% | $182.7029 | $182.70 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.35 | 3.785% | $22.1581 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.95 | 3.368% | $256.301 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.46 | 12.535% | $20.774 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.36 | $1,042.1235 | $1,042.11 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.20 | |