| 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 | $212.55 | 3.744% | $220.5079 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.67 | 12.121% | $216.0235 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.42 | 11.142% | $239.4221 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.81 | 13.691% | $277.19 | $277.19 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.38 | 6.514% | $52.5966 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.26 | 7.472% | $136.7689 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.38 | 11.575% | $30.5492 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.47 | $1,173.0582 | $1,173.06 | $1,173.00 | $1,173.00 | |