| 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 | $210.89 | 3.681% | $218.6529 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.65 | 3.504% | $26.5488 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.45 | 10.337% | $218.9638 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.81 | 5.183% | $170.1966 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.44 | 9.120% | $57.2225 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.71 | 6.731% | $144.8446 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.52 | 5.426% | $198.7491 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.47 | $1,035.1783 | $1,035.17 | $1,035.15 | $1,035.10 | |