| 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 | $214.47 | 3.274% | $221.4917 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.74 | 3.501% | $86.6717 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.42 | 8.125% | $121.5541 | $121.55 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.50 | 6.129% | $22.8177 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.88 | 10.377% | $275.81 | $275.81 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.50 | 12.668% | $19.7169 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.27 | 13.811% | $94.7704 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.78 | $842.8325 | $842.83 | $842.75 | $842.90 | |