| 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 | $209.30 | 3.799% | $217.2513 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.25 | 4.414% | $49.3356 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.56 | 6.853% | $200.4135 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.34 | 9.584% | $178.9945 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.76 | 11.575% | $150.3585 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.73 | 3.203% | $151.4298 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.77 | 12.582% | $231.66 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.71 | $1,179.4432 | $1,179.44 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.50 | |