| 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 | $203.32 | 3.228% | $209.8832 | $209.88 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.61 | 6.396% | $161.307 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.88 | 11.363% | $71.1387 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.34 | 10.633% | $274.746 | $274.75 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.29 | 7.503% | $111.0398 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.80 | 3.625% | $184.2453 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.66 | 3.464% | $257.2736 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.90 | $1,269.6336 | $1,269.64 | $1,269.65 | $1,269.50 | |