| 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 | $207.96 | 3.535% | $215.3114 | $215.31 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.79 | 11.742% | $100.3331 | $100.33 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.86 | 4.533% | $94.9787 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.55 | 7.594% | $219.0076 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.76 | 11.295% | $270.1797 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.63 | 8.345% | $208.705 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.48 | 8.584% | $173.1698 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.03 | $1,281.6853 | $1,281.69 | $1,281.70 | $1,281.70 | |