| 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 | $210.63 | 3.206% | $217.3828 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.84 | 9.861% | $187.6865 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.71 | 4.398% | $201.1854 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.62 | 4.203% | $201.7578 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.65 | 9.326% | $248.8806 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.55 | 9.287% | $250.8683 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.88 | 10.310% | $246.962 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,448.88 | $1,554.7234 | $1,554.73 | $1,554.75 | $1,554.90 | |