| 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 | $209.52 | 3.147% | $216.1136 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.59 | 9.509% | $157.244 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.32 | 4.583% | $141.5217 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.53 | 4.145% | $188.013 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.37 | 5.603% | $51.0802 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.25 | 4.600% | $23.2735 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.49 | 4.680% | $134.5033 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.07 | $911.7493 | $911.73 | $911.70 | $911.70 | |