| 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 | $210.71 | 3.218% | $217.4906 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.78 | 7.374% | $188.742 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.39 | 12.695% | $6.0743 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.75 | 8.231% | $123.1128 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.43 | 10.294% | $22.5331 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.54 | 4.544% | $204.4253 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.51 | 7.581% | $265.1979 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.11 | $1,027.5760 | $1,027.57 | $1,027.60 | $1,027.50 | |