| 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 | $210.74 | 3.185% | $217.4521 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.93 | 4.196% | $154.1371 | $154.14 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.27 | 3.164% | $217.9546 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.25 | 11.821% | $11.4617 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.27 | 8.252% | $39.263 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.26 | 7.210% | $84.9746 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.30 | 12.830% | $230.5117 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.02 | $955.7548 | $955.74 | $955.70 | $955.90 | |