| 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 | $211.58 | 3.400% | $218.7737 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.37 | 9.805% | $169.506 | $169.51 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.57 | 3.586% | $145.6108 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.57 | 11.195% | $38.4401 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.53 | 12.306% | $200.4999 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.44 | 9.783% | $110.266 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.40 | 13.458% | $98.0277 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.46 | $981.1242 | $981.13 | $981.10 | $981.10 | |