| 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 | $203.27 | 7.172% | $217.8485 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.64 | 10.203% | $38.1743 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.58 | 8.451% | $125.3477 | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.96 | 5.350% | $140.0734 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.77 | 10.428% | $157.6581 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.50 | 12.778% | $168.6031 | $168.60 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.55 | 8.836% | $9.3055 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.27 | $857.0106 | $857.01 | $856.95 | $857.00 | |