| 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 | $211.89 | 3.431% | $219.1599 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.32 | 5.811% | $161.1713 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.80 | 5.233% | $263.9244 | $263.92 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.51 | 4.496% | $210.5699 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.84 | 8.824% | $10.7083 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.51 | 3.207% | $72.7713 | $72.77 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.57 | 5.849% | $242.9975 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.44 | $1,181.3026 | $1,181.30 | $1,181.20 | $1,181.40 | |