| 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 | $200.54 | 8.643% | $217.8727 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.50 | 9.753% | $79.5709 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.70 | 4.469% | $212.8034 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.61 | 3.126% | $17.1292 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.29 | 11.223% | $137.1268 | $137.13 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.54 | 5.103% | $116.1809 | $116.18 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.83 | 3.116% | $53.445 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.01 | $834.1289 | $834.13 | $834.15 | $834.10 | |