| 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 | $209.96 | 3.387% | $217.0713 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.85 | 8.325% | $206.7383 | $206.74 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.64 | 6.852% | $158.8248 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.38 | 8.718% | $255.9004 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.73 | 6.450% | $204.0966 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.39 | 3.326% | $40.7001 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.70 | 10.116% | $208.8901 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.65 | $1,292.2216 | $1,292.22 | $1,292.20 | $1,292.20 | |