| 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 | $211.92 | 3.327% | $218.9706 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.63 | 5.273% | $83.8289 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.78 | 6.284% | $255.9106 | $255.91 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.66 | 9.460% | $52.1686 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.71 | 4.334% | $166.6318 | $166.63 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.57 | 10.793% | $80.4025 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.49 | 10.282% | $13.7742 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.76 | $871.6872 | $871.68 | $871.65 | $871.70 | |