| 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 | $210.88 | 3.216% | $217.6619 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.42 | 11.623% | $55.1641 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.46 | 3.289% | $183.2967 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.45 | 8.751% | $246.2666 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.53 | 4.422% | $150.9211 | $150.92 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.91 | 8.865% | $63.0437 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.49 | 8.260% | $171.5813 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.14 | $1,087.9354 | $1,087.93 | $1,087.90 | $1,088.00 | |