| 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 | $205.70 | 5.225% | $216.4478 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.53 | 8.143% | $10.306 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.36 | 10.835% | $126.7509 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.48 | 7.337% | $162.5941 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.63 | 12.788% | $60.4882 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.89 | 12.190% | $227.6223 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.55 | 7.785% | $245.2648 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.14 | $1,049.4741 | $1,049.47 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.50 | |