| 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 | $209.89 | 3.374% | $216.9717 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.36 | 9.841% | $159.6649 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.50 | 12.106% | $80.1558 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.56 | 13.340% | $42.5705 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.76 | 11.866% | $86.987 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.41 | 13.151% | $144.1657 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.68 | 8.592% | $81.0965 | $81.10 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.16 | $811.6121 | $811.62 | $811.55 | $811.80 | |