| 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 | $209.95 | 3.621% | $217.5523 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.83 | 13.522% | $62.2441 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.84 | 11.434% | $9.8508 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.61 | 9.131% | $51.9573 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.70 | 10.569% | $56.0585 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.65 | 9.722% | $228.935 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.57 | 4.230% | $217.3925 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.15 | $843.9905 | $843.99 | $844.00 | $844.10 | |