| 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 | $209.38 | 3.400% | $216.4989 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.68 | 3.496% | $72.116 | $72.12 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.42 | 5.756% | $118.8909 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.45 | 11.492% | $91.9252 | $91.93 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.80 | 12.205% | $9.874 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.80 | 4.367% | $218.962 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.39 | 9.728% | $86.0158 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.92 | $814.2828 | $814.29 | $814.25 | $814.30 | |