| 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 | $211.44 | 3.200% | $218.2061 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.47 | 4.249% | $173.5433 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.73 | 5.256% | $246.0148 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.85 | 7.142% | $175.5522 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.78 | 6.455% | $254.1932 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.79 | 6.745% | $252.7615 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.40 | 4.629% | $147.9454 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,392.46 | $1,468.2165 | $1,468.21 | $1,468.20 | $1,468.20 | |