| 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 | $211.40 | 3.855% | $219.5495 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.65 | 3.447% | $173.4289 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.41 | 6.153% | $78.9884 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.32 | 9.681% | $252.6173 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.55 | 3.829% | $216.5354 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.92 | 7.627% | $50.4986 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.25 | 10.194% | $261.4353 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.50 | $1,253.0534 | $1,253.07 | $1,253.10 | $1,252.90 | |