| 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 | $209.30 | 3.857% | $217.3727 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.43 | 10.584% | $136.4938 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.65 | 9.647% | $190.402 | $190.40 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.50 | 3.402% | $69.7964 | $69.80 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.60 | 9.186% | $59.6156 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.40 | 3.673% | $12.8555 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.32 | 12.602% | $155.7511 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.20 | $842.2871 | $842.29 | $842.25 | $842.40 | |