| 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 | $210.50 | 3.674% | $218.2338 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.34 | 3.676% | $29.3818 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.69 | 11.103% | $271.8579 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.73 | 10.467% | $31.7372 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.97 | 7.163% | $59.9791 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.33 | 9.833% | $171.7019 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.80 | 13.211% | $199.0249 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.36 | $981.9166 | $981.91 | $981.95 | $981.90 | |