| 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 | $205.92 | 5.368% | $216.9738 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.67 | 3.772% | $217.5788 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.79 | 6.290% | $58.2363 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.44 | 8.323% | $269.1177 | $269.12 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.68 | 13.760% | $229.4312 | $229.43 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.72 | 11.682% | $41.0096 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.55 | 12.728% | $125.7481 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.77 | $1,158.0955 | $1,158.10 | $1,158.10 | $1,158.00 | |