| 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 | $204.50 | 3.388% | $211.4285 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.65 | 9.735% | $178.484 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.62 | 4.583% | $73.8565 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.94 | 4.788% | $44.996 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.26 | 8.329% | $103.1942 | $103.19 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.48 | 5.592% | $23.7371 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.54 | 12.802% | $231.8532 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.99 | $867.5495 | $867.55 | $867.60 | $867.60 | |