| 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 | $210.34 | 3.449% | $217.5946 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.41 | 13.178% | $114.7738 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.59 | 10.706% | $100.2886 | $100.29 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.55 | 11.599% | $84.313 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.38 | 6.687% | $128.4298 | $128.43 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.50 | 12.500% | $97.3125 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.60 | 13.445% | $118.6635 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.37 | $861.3758 | $861.36 | $861.35 | $861.40 | |