| 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 | $209.90 | 3.516% | $217.2801 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.51 | 8.368% | $37.3978 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.71 | 7.184% | $77.9335 | $77.93 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.34 | 12.866% | $230.6304 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.67 | 7.587% | $178.2394 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.62 | 12.330% | $187.1642 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.44 | 4.376% | $49.516 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.19 | $978.1614 | $978.16 | $978.20 | $978.10 | |