| 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 | $206.36 | 5.379% | $217.4601 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.30 | 3.694% | $118.5222 | $118.52 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.96 | 9.198% | $199.7887 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.41 | 11.765% | $198.2823 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.42 | 10.311% | $112.9805 | $112.98 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.86 | 10.234% | $72.6001 | $72.60 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.30 | 4.550% | $129.9557 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.61 | $1,049.5896 | $1,049.59 | $1,049.60 | $1,049.70 | |