| 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 | $209.57 | 3.764% | $217.4582 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.34 | 11.399% | $170.8192 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.53 | 10.799% | $114.7102 | $114.71 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.72 | 7.107% | $12.5529 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.89 | 9.618% | $60.1693 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.36 | 4.138% | $48.2784 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.35 | 5.218% | $231.8479 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.76 | $855.8361 | $855.84 | $855.80 | $855.90 | |