| 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 | $205.86 | 3.223% | $212.4949 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.75 | 4.604% | $70.8692 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.78 | 13.274% | $21.2729 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.35 | 12.185% | $173.1575 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.69 | 12.834% | $242.2433 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.40 | 6.352% | $263.1148 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.36 | 7.684% | $49.9223 | $49.92 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.19 | $1,033.0749 | $1,033.06 | $1,033.00 | $1,033.10 | |