| 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 | $208.90 | 3.424% | $216.0527 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.80 | 4.617% | $86.6229 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.73 | 4.834% | $177.9347 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.56 | 12.350% | $97.2502 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.80 | 8.235% | $164.3007 | $164.30 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.99 | 12.106% | $40.3469 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.81 | 5.437% | $256.0116 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.59 | $1,038.5197 | $1,038.51 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.50 | |