| 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 | $208.70 | 3.549% | $216.1068 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.86 | 8.701% | $257.4692 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.87 | 5.236% | $35.6434 | $35.64 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.32 | 13.338% | $278.0408 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.81 | 6.713% | $213.2232 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.57 | 6.764% | $257.9098 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.47 | 5.119% | $18.3643 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.60 | $1,276.7575 | $1,276.75 | $1,276.70 | $1,276.70 | |