| 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 | $212.34 | 3.406% | $219.5723 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.92 | 6.456% | $135.114 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.66 | 10.160% | $77.8391 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.69 | 12.618% | $77.3573 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.69 | 8.421% | $260.9585 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.48 | 8.528% | $30.9088 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.49 | 3.229% | $38.7006 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.27 | $840.4506 | $840.45 | $840.40 | $840.50 | |