| 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 | $208.41 | 3.367% | $215.4272 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.57 | 11.580% | $159.0796 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.95 | 9.817% | $47.1664 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.47 | 5.598% | $180.0129 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.66 | 9.211% | $19.2867 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.55 | 7.349% | $260.375 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.63 | 11.292% | $276.7053 | $276.71 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.24 | $1,158.0531 | $1,158.07 | $1,158.10 | $1,158.10 | |