| 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 | $210.56 | 3.707% | $218.3655 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.93 | 3.429% | $104.3909 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.83 | 3.657% | $126.2853 | $126.29 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.80 | 6.489% | $51.9666 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.47 | 11.172% | $251.7712 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.36 | 12.224% | $78.9608 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.29 | 4.593% | $15.9923 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.24 | $847.7326 | $847.74 | $847.70 | $847.90 | |