| 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 | $210.34 | 3.393% | $217.4768 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.65 | 13.575% | $9.8242 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.77 | 10.569% | $119.1602 | $119.16 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.48 | 8.518% | $7.032 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.87 | 8.730% | $30.3031 | $30.30 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.73 | 7.762% | $99.9277 | $99.93 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.71 | 12.474% | $79.5304 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.55 | $563.2544 | $563.25 | $563.30 | $563.20 | |