| 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 | $210.70 | 3.375% | $217.8111 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.28 | 10.593% | $213.7542 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.99 | 9.343% | $99.4912 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.40 | 3.317% | $222.5448 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.97 | 5.358% | $167.4876 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.77 | 10.761% | $16.3594 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.97 | 11.311% | $227.041 | $227.04 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.08 | $1,164.4893 | $1,164.48 | $1,164.50 | $1,164.50 | |