| 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 | $208.30 | 3.320% | $215.2156 | $215.22 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.28 | 3.711% | $173.4878 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.71 | 5.642% | $212.0341 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.32 | 11.298% | $197.3536 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.67 | 13.785% | $46.2764 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.28 | 7.527% | $131.484 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.42 | 8.867% | $258.472 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.98 | $1,234.3235 | $1,234.32 | $1,234.35 | $1,234.40 | |