| 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 | $203.31 | 7.135% | $217.8162 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.95 | 11.600% | $14.4522 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.31 | 8.351% | $156.3613 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.68 | 13.804% | $48.5715 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.47 | 12.577% | $144.6277 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.80 | 11.158% | $126.4978 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.72 | 10.191% | $150.6531 | $150.65 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.24 | $858.9798 | $858.98 | $858.95 | $859.10 | |