| 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 | $204.92 | 3.687% | $212.4754 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.52 | 4.275% | $259.1442 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.72 | 9.720% | $98.4408 | $98.44 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.81 | 5.247% | $193.4545 | $193.45 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.54 | 4.787% | $127.3581 | $127.36 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.77 | 8.746% | $179.1808 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.35 | 9.740% | $79.3969 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.63 | $1,149.4507 | $1,149.45 | $1,149.50 | $1,149.50 | |