| 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 | $210.36 | 3.365% | $217.4386 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.57 | 7.836% | $130.0179 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.57 | 12.237% | $255.4177 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.83 | 12.451% | $7.6804 | $7.68 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.64 | 6.655% | $162.7982 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.32 | 3.795% | $145.6451 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.95 | 5.740% | $250.5509 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.24 | $1,169.5488 | $1,169.56 | $1,169.55 | $1,169.50 | |