| 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 | $210.59 | 3.717% | $218.4176 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.63 | 8.606% | $27.8357 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.25 | 13.491% | $12.7677 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.92 | 4.322% | $109.4546 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.75 | 7.124% | $114.3549 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.83 | 4.153% | $102.9344 | $102.93 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.25 | 13.851% | $243.9258 | $243.93 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.22 | $829.6907 | $829.69 | $829.70 | $829.70 | |