| 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 | $208.27 | 4.405% | $217.4443 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.38 | 6.733% | $68.7147 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.59 | 12.650% | $87.4051 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.38 | 12.174% | $89.0437 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.64 | 10.646% | $271.7908 | $271.79 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.41 | 6.600% | $176.3271 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.26 | 9.126% | $75.5807 | $75.58 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.93 | $986.3064 | $986.30 | $986.35 | $986.20 | |