| 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 | $209.80 | 3.799% | $217.7703 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.34 | 8.745% | $87.3657 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.55 | 4.353% | $36.054 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.74 | 10.774% | $158.1188 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.42 | 6.469% | $243.1965 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.95 | 12.173% | $218.6813 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.28 | 4.186% | $24.2545 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.08 | $985.4411 | $985.44 | $985.40 | $985.60 | |