| 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 | $210.59 | 3.440% | $217.8343 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.28 | 11.413% | $233.1651 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.58 | 6.844% | $52.9733 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.31 | 11.383% | $97.2485 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.63 | 7.301% | $51.1075 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.43 | 10.372% | $29.1713 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.32 | 4.143% | $156.5478 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.14 | $838.0478 | $838.05 | $838.00 | $838.00 | |