| 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 | $206.48 | 5.238% | $217.2954 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.89 | 7.438% | $51.4521 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.78 | 13.326% | $195.8047 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.59 | 11.466% | $80.9132 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.34 | 4.247% | $38.9258 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.68 | 11.206% | $48.5748 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.84 | 10.135% | $184.8506 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.60 | $817.8166 | $817.81 | $817.80 | $817.90 | |