| 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 | $207.80 | 4.655% | $217.4731 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.29 | 8.714% | $175.3448 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.58 | 10.723% | $233.1605 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.55 | 11.773% | $49.7949 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.42 | 9.259% | $137.0326 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.53 | 8.560% | $13.6026 | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.64 | 11.319% | $84.2017 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.81 | $910.6102 | $910.59 | $910.60 | $910.60 | |