| 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 | $206.61 | 5.318% | $217.5975 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.51 | 10.837% | $79.2595 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.25 | 6.463% | $209.9983 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.46 | 3.194% | $130.4991 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.29 | 12.415% | $252.1356 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.74 | 8.783% | $91.0949 | $91.09 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.83 | 13.570% | $279.1891 | $279.19 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.69 | $1,259.7740 | $1,259.78 | $1,259.80 | $1,259.80 | |