| 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 | $211.76 | 3.671% | $219.5337 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.97 | 5.193% | $16.7993 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.59 | 5.733% | $40.8024 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.47 | 8.766% | $7.0372 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.67 | 12.854% | $78.6254 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.50 | 12.676% | $169.5774 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.32 | 12.749% | $52.2253 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.28 | $584.6007 | $584.61 | $584.70 | $584.50 | |