| 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 | $217.29 | 3.444% | $224.7735 | $224.77 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.33 | 11.121% | $100.3756 | $100.38 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.74 | 4.451% | $65.5326 | $65.53 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.30 | 5.452% | $214.3839 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.84 | 9.651% | $159.915 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.40 | 9.486% | $68.3193 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.79 | 9.780% | $7.4541 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.69 | $840.7540 | $840.75 | $840.75 | $840.80 | |