| 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 | $204.28 | 3.625% | $211.6852 | $211.69 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.63 | 4.107% | $42.2987 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.44 | 12.332% | $78.0033 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.76 | 12.292% | $81.7037 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.56 | 12.242% | $88.1773 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.96 | 12.745% | $257.0135 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.57 | 12.371% | $115.2589 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.20 | $874.1406 | $874.14 | $874.15 | $874.20 | |