| 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 | $206.60 | 3.139% | $213.0852 | $213.09 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.98 | 3.761% | $178.4482 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.74 | 4.229% | $247.794 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.94 | 6.191% | $160.2847 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.88 | 8.601% | $49.8261 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.89 | 13.643% | $128.2916 | $128.29 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.32 | 12.786% | $30.8131 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.35 | $1,008.5429 | $1,008.54 | $1,008.60 | $1,008.50 | |