| 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 | $210.91 | 3.720% | $218.7559 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.69 | 11.739% | $253.3011 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.52 | 13.765% | $280.4535 | $280.45 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.51 | 5.341% | $163.8158 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.67 | 9.264% | $255.3172 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.63 | 5.270% | $106.9859 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.35 | 10.522% | $231.3778 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,384.28 | $1,510.0072 | $1,510.02 | $1,510.00 | $1,510.10 | |