| 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 | $207.94 | 3.688% | $215.6088 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.32 | 5.199% | $204.4227 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.77 | 4.102% | $38.2783 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.46 | 11.390% | $16.107 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.70 | 10.838% | $9.6429 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.26 | 8.697% | $272.0251 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.85 | 4.679% | $247.9322 | $247.93 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.30 | $1,004.0170 | $1,004.02 | $1,004.05 | $1,003.90 | |