| 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 | $210.60 | 3.245% | $217.434 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.29 | 8.594% | $228.3623 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.35 | 11.734% | $125.5331 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.46 | 5.490% | $52.1754 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.91 | 10.247% | $217.0874 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.47 | 9.572% | $89.2683 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.81 | 3.244% | $176.3511 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.89 | $1,106.2116 | $1,106.21 | $1,106.25 | $1,106.30 | |