| 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 | $209.84 | 3.503% | $217.1907 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.91 | 5.587% | $178.347 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.73 | 11.433% | $118.9324 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.50 | 3.774% | $15.0472 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.59 | 7.703% | $227.8888 | $227.89 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.45 | 10.244% | $86.4864 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.50 | 5.400% | $215.543 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.52 | $1,059.4355 | $1,059.44 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.30 | |