| 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 | $202.37 | 7.254% | $217.0499 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.47 | 3.103% | $87.0911 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.70 | 3.134% | $132.7335 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.94 | 7.872% | $36.6118 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.90 | 12.707% | $14.5392 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.72 | 10.545% | $218.5696 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.36 | 5.686% | $158.9095 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.46 | $865.5046 | $865.50 | $865.50 | $865.40 | |