| 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 | $210.57 | 3.252% | $217.4177 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.67 | 13.769% | $256.7425 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.57 | 6.343% | $97.3783 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.44 | 5.664% | $55.4102 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.36 | 5.175% | $259.1091 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.60 | 8.800% | $15.8848 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.33 | 6.384% | $135.4587 | $135.46 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.54 | $1,037.4013 | $1,037.40 | $1,037.40 | $1,037.40 | |