| 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 | $202.96 | 4.597% | $212.2901 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.46 | 9.235% | $58.397 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.59 | 5.210% | $41.6526 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.96 | 3.270% | $17.5146 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.97 | 6.868% | $54.4706 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.57 | 13.658% | $168.8617 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.90 | 10.387% | $263.7145 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.41 | $816.9011 | $816.89 | $816.85 | $817.00 | |