| 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 | $203.25 | 3.551% | $210.4674 | $210.47 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.41 | 3.491% | $210.511 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.74 | 10.294% | $237.9483 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.52 | 5.796% | $240.7071 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.83 | 9.688% | $56.8513 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.68 | 12.448% | $209.9179 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.40 | 9.481% | $162.4698 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.83 | $1,328.8728 | $1,328.88 | $1,328.80 | $1,328.90 | |