| 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 | $209.88 | 3.531% | $217.2909 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.37 | 4.524% | $161.3537 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.79 | 11.303% | $242.4068 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.65 | 10.291% | $10.6431 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.44 | 8.509% | $271.7499 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.85 | 4.551% | $176.5344 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.64 | 3.499% | $42.062 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.62 | $1,122.0408 | $1,122.03 | $1,122.05 | $1,122.00 | |