| 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 | $208.32 | 4.793% | $218.3048 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.65 | 12.138% | $266.496 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.29 | 12.766% | $179.625 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.99 | 7.677% | $118.4339 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.76 | 9.761% | $27.1768 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.55 | 12.235% | $146.5228 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.55 | 3.308% | $30.5275 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.11 | $987.0868 | $987.09 | $987.15 | $987.00 | |