| 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 | $208.98 | 3.657% | $216.6224 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.33 | 6.748% | $154.0694 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.84 | 12.651% | $165.4167 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.31 | 4.805% | $177.4453 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.38 | 4.174% | $75.4011 | $75.40 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.78 | 7.534% | $172.8932 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.69 | 7.537% | $249.1525 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.31 | $1,211.0006 | $1,211.00 | $1,210.95 | $1,211.00 | |