| 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 | $210.50 | 3.270% | $217.3834 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.95 | 7.190% | $85.6984 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.35 | 11.351% | $19.3194 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.32 | 4.429% | $123.5604 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.67 | 13.547% | $194.9261 | $194.93 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.76 | 5.498% | $181.2034 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.95 | 10.624% | $16.5383 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.50 | $838.6294 | $838.63 | $838.65 | $838.60 | |