| 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 | $214.27 | 3.244% | $221.2209 | $221.22 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.25 | 12.751% | $11.557 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.62 | 10.310% | $251.0876 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.90 | 8.606% | $12.9241 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.59 | 11.568% | $272.8842 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.92 | 5.273% | $42.025 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.71 | 7.634% | $260.1621 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.26 | $1,071.8609 | $1,071.86 | $1,071.85 | $1,071.90 | |