| 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 | $210.54 | 3.498% | $217.9047 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.63 | 5.851% | $57.8264 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.41 | 13.695% | $205.1171 | $205.12 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.54 | 10.423% | $22.6809 | $22.68 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.77 | 10.355% | $160.8645 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.71 | 10.411% | $108.9867 | $108.99 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.26 | 10.365% | $176.8709 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.86 | $950.2512 | $950.25 | $950.25 | $950.30 | |