| 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 | $210.45 | 3.346% | $217.4917 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.46 | 6.837% | $232.3277 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.42 | 6.440% | $119.6598 | $119.66 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.79 | 6.472% | $245.7267 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.99 | 13.485% | $81.6979 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.30 | 8.684% | $65.5365 | $65.54 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.43 | 10.370% | $87.6669 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.84 | $1,050.1072 | $1,050.12 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.10 | |