| 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 | $207.68 | 4.709% | $217.4597 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.91 | 8.145% | $83.1743 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.63 | 6.860% | $58.3776 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.94 | 8.482% | $52.0063 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.27 | 5.468% | $85.7138 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.77 | 10.357% | $182.9388 | $182.94 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.88 | 4.104% | $217.4524 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.08 | $897.1229 | $897.12 | $897.10 | $897.20 | |