| 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 | $208.67 | 3.540% | $216.0569 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.74 | 11.332% | $154.462 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.77 | 10.215% | $270.8754 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.40 | 11.760% | $145.735 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.72 | 11.824% | $24.2882 | $24.29 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.32 | 6.761% | $179.7001 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.27 | 12.543% | $254.651 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.89 | $1,245.7686 | $1,245.78 | $1,245.80 | $1,245.90 | |