| 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 | $208.77 | 4.161% | $217.4569 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.68 | 11.114% | $270.7626 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.57 | 8.414% | $24.469 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.62 | 3.697% | $249.5157 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.45 | 7.135% | $87.2615 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.96 | 11.418% | $42.2943 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.75 | 12.774% | $91.065 | $91.07 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.80 | $982.8250 | $982.83 | $982.75 | $983.00 | |