| 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 | $209.92 | 3.461% | $217.1853 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.67 | 11.654% | $48.7593 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.46 | 10.641% | $197.4499 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.77 | 11.552% | $8.6676 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.51 | 13.191% | $267.708 | $267.71 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.32 | 7.432% | $147.5256 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.33 | 13.214% | $232.4623 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.98 | $1,119.7580 | $1,119.77 | $1,119.75 | $1,119.80 | |