| 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 | $204.68 | 4.205% | $213.2868 | $213.29 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.25 | 11.780% | $15.9287 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.47 | 9.850% | $212.5268 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.34 | 5.634% | $251.7681 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.94 | 13.249% | $211.7077 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.45 | 7.158% | $39.0591 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.80 | 13.545% | $33.8364 | $33.84 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.93 | $978.1136 | $978.13 | $978.15 | $978.10 | |