| 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 | $209.85 | 3.185% | $216.5337 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.32 | 5.183% | $7.6994 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.67 | 6.224% | $243.9647 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.55 | 4.415% | $205.2277 | $205.23 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.38 | 3.304% | $225.5953 | $225.60 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.47 | 12.508% | $92.7853 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.96 | 10.160% | $63.8487 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.20 | $1,055.6548 | $1,055.66 | $1,055.70 | $1,055.60 | |