| 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 | $210.48 | 3.420% | $217.6784 | $217.68 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.25 | 13.768% | $200.5161 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.62 | 5.515% | $221.1805 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.72 | 4.485% | $15.3802 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.61 | 7.401% | $235.8633 | $235.86 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.38 | 9.331% | $270.463 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.72 | 9.148% | $82.6469 | $82.65 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.78 | $1,243.7284 | $1,243.73 | $1,243.75 | $1,243.80 | |