| 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 | $208.72 | 4.401% | $217.9058 | $217.91 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.91 | 12.845% | $25.8528 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.40 | 8.218% | $261.2383 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.47 | 12.867% | $75.0227 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.78 | 13.820% | $61.2124 | $61.21 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.61 | 9.573% | $180.3681 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.40 | 11.200% | $37.1408 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.29 | $858.7409 | $858.74 | $858.70 | $858.70 | |