| 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 | $209.97 | 6.865% | $224.3844 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.75 | 3.496% | $77.3633 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.69 | 11.447% | $269.3563 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.25 | 13.628% | $140.0465 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.91 | 5.196% | $52.5033 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.57 | 8.652% | $19.0902 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.44 | 3.147% | $21.0832 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.58 | $803.8272 | $803.82 | $803.85 | $803.90 | |