| 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 | $208.46 | 4.308% | $217.4405 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.58 | 7.546% | $150.1127 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.90 | 6.620% | $8.423 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.53 | 6.589% | $81.5726 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.26 | 9.572% | $74.7938 | $74.79 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.88 | 5.140% | $179.6632 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.90 | 8.567% | $168.1703 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.51 | $880.1761 | $880.16 | $880.10 | $880.20 | |