| 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 | $202.25 | 4.110% | $210.5625 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.25 | 8.718% | $78.5488 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.44 | 11.567% | $22.8043 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.38 | 8.570% | $228.4096 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.91 | 11.102% | $237.6583 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.36 | 3.148% | $84.9527 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.51 | 7.630% | $7.0067 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.10 | $869.9429 | $869.94 | $869.90 | $870.00 | |