| 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 | $210.85 | 3.300% | $217.8081 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.52 | 12.704% | $176.4043 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.54 | 11.414% | $161.0378 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.40 | 10.341% | $67.7494 | $67.75 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.68 | 6.711% | $12.4638 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.98 | 3.826% | $183.7513 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.63 | 13.519% | $80.1785 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.60 | $899.3932 | $899.39 | $899.40 | $899.40 | |