| 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 | $209.74 | 3.200% | $216.4517 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.36 | 6.404% | $194.0383 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.93 | 5.864% | $211.6539 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.54 | 12.485% | $89.4706 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.30 | 9.599% | $261.1744 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.58 | 10.119% | $41.3827 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.85 | 5.208% | $198.6853 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.30 | $1,212.8569 | $1,212.85 | $1,212.85 | $1,213.00 | |