| 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 | $210.67 | 3.235% | $217.4852 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.25 | 7.383% | $138.7925 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.82 | 3.200% | $18.3902 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.41 | 10.852% | $59.2061 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.55 | 11.797% | $111.2939 | $111.29 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.87 | 13.468% | $281.2531 | $281.25 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.48 | 3.833% | $205.0494 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.05 | $1,031.4704 | $1,031.47 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.50 | |