| 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 | $210.73 | 3.436% | $217.9707 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.30 | 8.469% | $76.2537 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.62 | 6.152% | $42.0574 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.96 | 5.750% | $101.4777 | $101.48 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.43 | 7.211% | $143.0516 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.52 | 12.502% | $279.59 | $279.59 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.94 | 7.124% | $24.5742 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.50 | $884.9753 | $884.97 | $884.95 | $885.20 | |