| 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 | $210.27 | 3.422% | $217.4654 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.45 | 4.670% | $126.075 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.37 | 12.334% | $36.3625 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.46 | 6.258% | $20.6778 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.41 | 9.657% | $68.4369 | $68.44 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.25 | 9.770% | $186.8834 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.60 | 11.691% | $138.0501 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.81 | $793.9511 | $793.96 | $794.00 | $794.10 | |