| 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 | $205.88 | 3.251% | $212.5732 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.58 | 10.431% | $40.3957 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.73 | 12.102% | $147.672 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.42 | 11.832% | $38.4926 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.39 | 5.313% | $174.1772 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.77 | 11.168% | $262.1008 | $262.10 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.87 | 8.868% | $83.6868 | $83.69 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.64 | $959.0983 | $959.10 | $959.10 | $959.20 | |