| 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 | $209.61 | 3.515% | $216.9778 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.50 | 5.364% | $14.2241 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.52 | 13.441% | $61.848 | $61.85 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.30 | 12.708% | $277.5998 | $277.60 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.71 | 8.301% | $7.267 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.89 | 10.695% | $66.2952 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.53 | 4.630% | $234.9257 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.06 | $879.1376 | $879.15 | $879.15 | $879.10 | |