| 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 | $209.95 | 3.583% | $217.4725 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.43 | 5.433% | $51.0612 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.92 | 9.588% | $198.2666 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.62 | 11.339% | $119.823 | $119.82 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.39 | 9.210% | $264.7141 | $264.71 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.84 | 8.401% | $153.756 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.74 | 4.655% | $155.6638 | $155.66 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.89 | $1,160.7572 | $1,160.75 | $1,160.65 | $1,160.90 | |