| 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 | $209.28 | 4.226% | $218.1242 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.44 | 7.515% | $37.0282 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.51 | 10.482% | $158.5527 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.57 | 5.205% | $188.9166 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.76 | 3.406% | $248.9603 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.73 | 3.742% | $68.1896 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.57 | 12.866% | $31.1172 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.86 | $950.8888 | $950.89 | $950.85 | $950.90 | |