| 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 | $209.83 | 3.534% | $217.2454 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.51 | 4.420% | $246.9637 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.70 | 8.387% | $19.1845 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.26 | 3.331% | $73.6337 | $73.63 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.25 | 13.788% | $32.1451 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.98 | 7.740% | $19.3717 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.75 | 9.658% | $131.3155 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.28 | $739.8596 | $739.86 | $739.85 | $739.80 | |