| 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 | $211.62 | 3.246% | $218.4892 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.45 | 5.316% | $82.6204 | $82.62 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.59 | 8.629% | $84.2852 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.39 | 11.509% | $177.7342 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.49 | 7.624% | $222.2328 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.64 | 8.361% | $98.2184 | $98.22 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.94 | 3.823% | $26.9317 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.12 | $910.5119 | $910.51 | $910.55 | $910.40 | |