| 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 | $206.31 | 3.688% | $213.9187 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.95 | 6.837% | $246.7401 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.81 | 7.434% | $165.2442 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.84 | 12.256% | $158.1014 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.66 | 9.483% | $176.9902 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.72 | 11.718% | $109.1708 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.89 | 3.454% | $180.9307 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.18 | $1,251.0961 | $1,251.09 | $1,251.10 | $1,251.00 | |