| 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 | $200.64 | 8.204% | $217.1005 | $217.10 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.30 | 12.775% | $68.0033 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.46 | 9.861% | $52.14 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.78 | 12.123% | $281.1821 | $281.18 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.25 | 7.269% | $243.7688 | $243.77 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.45 | 6.508% | $43.0825 | $43.08 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.44 | 9.560% | $54.1665 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.32 | $959.4437 | $959.44 | $959.45 | $959.50 | |