| 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 | $209.92 | 3.750% | $217.792 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.99 | 8.645% | $243.3539 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.51 | 3.195% | $41.8043 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.74 | 8.602% | $71.395 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.67 | 12.665% | $270.0242 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.88 | 7.423% | $163.1541 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.82 | 8.182% | $21.4417 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.53 | $1,028.9652 | $1,028.95 | $1,028.95 | $1,029.00 | |