| 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 | $201.26 | 4.590% | $210.4978 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.63 | 4.249% | $168.4977 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.31 | 9.310% | $108.5558 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.88 | 8.436% | $51.9192 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.50 | 9.676% | $188.0943 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.29 | 8.545% | $80.6381 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.44 | 10.812% | $69.191 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.31 | $877.3939 | $877.40 | $877.40 | $877.40 | |