| 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 | $209.71 | 3.622% | $217.3057 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.26 | 3.501% | $234.1814 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.34 | 12.176% | $192.2024 | $192.20 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.35 | 4.318% | $86.9491 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.72 | 9.680% | $199.3105 | $199.31 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.46 | 13.177% | $86.5351 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.66 | 13.344% | $67.621 | $67.62 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.50 | $1,084.1052 | $1,084.11 | $1,084.10 | $1,084.00 | |