| 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 | $208.28 | 3.712% | $216.0114 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.49 | 3.846% | $179.124 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.60 | 6.541% | $112.5073 | $112.51 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.27 | 8.276% | $16.5337 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.90 | 9.730% | $35.0039 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.52 | 3.758% | $165.5148 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.80 | 3.673% | $159.4491 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.86 | $884.1442 | $884.13 | $884.10 | $884.00 | |