| 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 | $209.51 | 4.415% | $218.7599 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.39 | 13.629% | $40.2133 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.87 | 12.793% | $236.7187 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.76 | 13.787% | $82.7914 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.28 | 4.690% | $87.1858 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.71 | 5.246% | $15.4817 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.65 | 10.114% | $154.8753 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.17 | $836.0261 | $836.03 | $836.05 | $836.10 | |