| 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 | $201.78 | 3.336% | $208.5114 | $208.51 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.31 | 10.735% | $249.497 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.91 | 5.483% | $66.3594 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.95 | 13.835% | $63.6907 | $63.69 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.33 | 12.781% | $216.9117 | $216.91 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.39 | 5.610% | $107.078 | $107.08 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.30 | 4.319% | $170.3529 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.97 | $1,082.4011 | $1,082.40 | $1,082.40 | $1,082.50 | |