| 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 | $200.84 | 4.389% | $209.6549 | $209.65 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.39 | 5.478% | $79.5199 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.71 | 3.770% | $94.1298 | $94.13 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.81 | 12.398% | $171.7554 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.37 | 8.106% | $218.7741 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.43 | 12.655% | $47.7995 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.45 | 7.471% | $55.2938 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.00 | $876.9274 | $876.92 | $876.90 | $877.00 | |