| 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 | $209.96 | 3.689% | $217.7054 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.83 | 12.174% | $107.4963 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.58 | 11.867% | $234.4509 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.68 | 8.133% | $16.9553 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.43 | 10.580% | $180.7209 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.93 | 9.759% | $247.9785 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.69 | 13.436% | $256.0137 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.10 | $1,261.3210 | $1,261.33 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.40 | |