| 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 | $201.27 | 3.615% | $208.5459 | $208.55 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.47 | 12.361% | $46.5961 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.63 | 10.783% | $86.0008 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.58 | 5.145% | $38.462 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.55 | 9.475% | $152.7724 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.43 | 8.252% | $11.2907 | $11.29 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.88 | 10.510% | $224.2027 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.81 | $767.8706 | $767.87 | $767.85 | $767.90 | |