| 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 | $210.81 | 3.286% | $217.7372 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.35 | 6.128% | $228.5466 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.50 | 7.712% | $69.4742 | $69.47 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.73 | 8.790% | $170.5066 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.25 | 3.301% | $7.4893 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.94 | 8.240% | $221.8271 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.91 | 9.715% | $164.4738 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.49 | $1,080.0548 | $1,080.06 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.00 | |