| 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 | $204.64 | 6.275% | $217.4812 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.48 | 5.718% | $29.0513 | $29.05 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.59 | 12.250% | $206.0798 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.72 | 6.346% | $7.1465 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.91 | 10.216% | $45.0894 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.46 | 13.823% | $195.1609 | $195.16 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.97 | 5.169% | $86.207 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.77 | $786.2161 | $786.22 | $786.25 | $786.30 | |