| 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 | $204.85 | 3.400% | $211.8149 | $211.81 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.48 | 8.785% | $195.2473 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.42 | 13.178% | $68.3821 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.90 | 10.499% | $113.7035 | $113.70 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.81 | 13.592% | $74.7549 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.31 | 9.490% | $16.7629 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.41 | 13.426% | $188.7522 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.18 | $869.4178 | $869.40 | $869.40 | $869.50 | |