| 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 | $208.90 | 3.817% | $216.8737 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.38 | 13.547% | $7.2443 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.85 | 6.818% | $121.6123 | $121.61 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.70 | 10.110% | $256.226 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.85 | 5.378% | $31.4553 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.36 | 12.543% | $51.0495 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.82 | 10.765% | $235.7301 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.86 | $920.1912 | $920.19 | $920.20 | $920.10 | |