| 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 | $209.78 | 3.736% | $217.6174 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.43 | 7.615% | $179.1036 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.58 | 3.271% | $219.5335 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.52 | 12.487% | $136.6942 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.35 | 12.299% | $113.815 | $113.82 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.74 | 9.571% | $57.7877 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.28 | 13.786% | $172.1355 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.68 | $1,096.6869 | $1,096.69 | $1,096.70 | $1,096.60 | |