| 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 | $200.40 | 7.655% | $215.7406 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.65 | 9.262% | $34.5814 | $34.58 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.35 | 10.544% | $14.7576 | $14.76 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.85 | 13.546% | $207.6189 | $207.62 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.88 | 10.122% | $249.8448 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.67 | 12.345% | $11.9872 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.73 | 9.840% | $135.905 | $135.91 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.53 | $870.4355 | $870.44 | $870.45 | $870.40 | |