| 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 | $204.53 | 3.750% | $212.1999 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.29 | 11.585% | $79.5489 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.81 | 3.176% | $16.3121 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.81 | 11.380% | $93.3476 | $93.35 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.59 | 4.426% | $154.1223 | $154.12 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.78 | 12.218% | $183.7906 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.58 | 10.233% | $211.1844 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.39 | $950.5058 | $950.50 | $950.50 | $950.40 | |