| 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 | $210.81 | 3.633% | $218.4687 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.56 | 6.836% | $227.0906 | $227.09 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.33 | 5.574% | $132.3159 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.63 | 13.212% | $84.4901 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.62 | 6.328% | $38.9373 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.41 | 9.278% | $189.499 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.79 | 9.132% | $166.7428 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.15 | $1,057.5444 | $1,057.55 | $1,057.55 | $1,057.50 | |