| 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 | $209.62 | 4.368% | $218.7762 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 5.360% | $8.1654 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.64 | 10.585% | $235.1479 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.89 | 6.675% | $169.4959 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.78 | 10.106% | $23.9811 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.32 | 6.522% | $55.7323 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.71 | 3.857% | $256.2256 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.71 | $967.5244 | $967.54 | $967.60 | $967.50 | |