| 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 | $209.92 | 3.802% | $217.9012 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.27 | 3.665% | $37.5993 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.51 | 3.423% | $247.7084 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.65 | 7.531% | $182.4263 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.79 | 7.171% | $213.0452 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.59 | 6.632% | $21.9555 | $21.96 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.93 | 9.475% | $52.4714 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.66 | $973.1073 | $973.12 | $973.10 | $973.10 | |