| 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 | $210.77 | 3.300% | $217.7254 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.28 | 9.608% | $20.0363 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.27 | 3.663% | $15.8293 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.43 | 7.528% | $7.9893 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.52 | 12.758% | $217.0817 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.89 | 3.624% | $198.8441 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.58 | 5.702% | $177.1354 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.74 | $854.6415 | $854.65 | $854.75 | $854.50 | |