| 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 | $209.64 | 3.199% | $216.3464 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.42 | 12.422% | $263.5397 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.34 | 4.223% | $134.802 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.72 | 5.859% | $40.9886 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.75 | 7.587% | $232.119 | $232.12 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.60 | 12.597% | $69.3598 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.53 | 3.731% | $122.9524 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.00 | $1,080.1079 | $1,080.11 | $1,080.10 | $1,080.10 | |