| 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 | $209.79 | 3.599% | $217.3403 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.53 | 11.165% | $72.8464 | $72.85 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.38 | 10.778% | $266.2882 | $266.29 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.26 | 8.313% | $97.7633 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.88 | 3.707% | $250.8465 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.49 | 4.644% | $143.875 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.41 | 8.848% | $148.4796 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.74 | $1,197.4393 | $1,197.45 | $1,197.50 | $1,197.40 | |