| 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 | $204.92 | 3.715% | $212.5328 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.92 | 6.217% | $87.013 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.72 | 4.177% | $67.4234 | $67.42 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.68 | 4.844% | $70.9584 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.59 | 4.832% | $32.0681 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.76 | 12.309% | $226.5946 | $226.59 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.60 | 10.720% | $141.2787 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.19 | $837.8690 | $837.86 | $837.85 | $837.90 | |