| 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 | $203.53 | 6.612% | $216.9874 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.35 | 13.649% | $85.6345 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.76 | 12.756% | $128.2712 | $128.27 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.47 | 10.195% | $60.0232 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.78 | 7.660% | $182.7851 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.36 | 7.153% | $259.696 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.32 | 10.858% | $53.5666 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.57 | $986.9640 | $986.97 | $986.95 | $987.00 | |