| 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 | $206.25 | 3.103% | $212.6499 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.53 | 9.282% | $239.9068 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.43 | 10.125% | $248.2548 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.52 | 5.128% | $73.085 | $73.09 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.85 | 3.300% | $254.9961 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.77 | 12.593% | $101.0747 | $101.07 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.82 | 6.124% | $160.0562 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.17 | $1,290.0235 | $1,290.03 | $1,290.00 | $1,290.10 | |