| 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 | $200.50 | 8.632% | $217.8072 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.74 | 12.151% | $64.756 | $64.76 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.28 | 11.262% | $37.028 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.49 | 6.187% | $56.7994 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.99 | 4.839% | $210.7159 | $210.72 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.52 | 6.318% | $81.3545 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.48 | 10.210% | $194.4986 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.00 | $862.9596 | $862.97 | $862.95 | $863.00 | |