| 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 | $205.54 | 3.800% | $213.3505 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.79 | 8.555% | $216.882 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.99 | 3.746% | $150.4213 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.30 | 12.243% | $77.7844 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.27 | 11.288% | $156.1037 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.31 | 4.705% | $108.1707 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.31 | 6.849% | $97.5638 | $97.56 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.51 | $1,020.2764 | $1,020.26 | $1,020.25 | $1,020.40 | |