| 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 | $209.96 | 3.557% | $217.4283 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.55 | 6.651% | $38.9809 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.48 | 4.830% | $73.8842 | $73.88 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.54 | 13.456% | $27.8421 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.27 | 7.830% | $112.4343 | $112.43 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.71 | 3.598% | $69.1102 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.75 | 10.110% | $156.0809 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.26 | $695.7609 | $695.75 | $695.85 | $695.70 | |