| 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 | $199.86 | 5.179% | $210.2107 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.50 | 11.208% | $66.1688 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.43 | 13.804% | $244.0299 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.51 | 8.534% | $71.1006 | $71.10 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.89 | 11.631% | $70.2047 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.95 | 8.510% | $41.1795 | $41.18 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.79 | 8.871% | $156.5456 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.93 | $859.4398 | $859.44 | $859.45 | $859.40 | |