| 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 | $209.87 | 3.701% | $217.6373 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.67 | 12.409% | $269.4107 | $269.41 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.87 | 3.138% | $169.0122 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.72 | 4.325% | $130.1141 | $130.11 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.32 | 6.788% | $38.7854 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.69 | 10.206% | $13.9851 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.99 | 8.289% | $266.3801 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.13 | $1,105.3249 | $1,105.33 | $1,105.35 | $1,105.30 | |