| 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 | $209.98 | 4.139% | $218.6711 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.63 | 3.698% | $106.4253 | $106.43 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.75 | 12.497% | $112.2158 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.86 | 13.595% | $120.2517 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.80 | 9.184% | $43.4552 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.44 | 12.306% | $146.4919 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.49 | 7.866% | $261.5643 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.95 | $1,009.0753 | $1,009.08 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.20 | |