| 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 | $210.86 | 3.708% | $218.6787 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.27 | 13.699% | $82.1703 | $82.17 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.31 | 4.460% | $146.5678 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.51 | 10.660% | $231.8438 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.70 | 5.123% | $23.8629 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.42 | 10.300% | $86.4973 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.26 | 3.758% | $31.3972 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.33 | $821.0180 | $821.02 | $821.00 | $821.10 | |