| 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 | $210.81 | 3.157% | $217.4653 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.60 | 4.741% | $209.063 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.52 | 5.485% | $155.6115 | $155.61 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.38 | 3.713% | $218.1914 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.49 | 11.560% | $162.3086 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.52 | 3.662% | $204.7532 | $204.75 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.35 | 6.247% | $50.308 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.67 | $1,217.7010 | $1,217.70 | $1,217.65 | $1,217.80 | |