| 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 | $217.87 | 3.800% | $226.1491 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.68 | 11.208% | $60.8085 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.84 | 4.235% | $8.172 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.50 | 13.123% | $170.2501 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.43 | 6.764% | $84.8026 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.30 | 13.480% | $151.2688 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.57 | 8.540% | $127.6105 | $127.61 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.19 | $829.0616 | $829.06 | $829.00 | $829.10 | |