| 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 | $209.50 | 3.735% | $217.3248 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.26 | 5.773% | $257.3034 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.51 | 9.175% | $42.0433 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.40 | 8.583% | $195.8837 | $195.88 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.73 | 11.630% | $112.4449 | $112.44 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.48 | 5.183% | $66.7702 | $66.77 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.83 | 12.741% | $235.437 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.71 | $1,127.2073 | $1,127.19 | $1,127.20 | $1,127.10 | |