| 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 | $209.57 | 4.160% | $218.2881 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.99 | 8.539% | $258.312 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.88 | 6.656% | $148.1239 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.85 | 7.789% | $32.175 | $32.18 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.63 | 4.730% | $9.0382 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.73 | 6.305% | $151.7291 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.61 | 4.828% | $50.9569 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.26 | $868.6232 | $868.63 | $868.65 | $868.60 | |