| 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 | $208.73 | 3.317% | $215.6536 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.93 | 3.246% | $57.7455 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.73 | 7.804% | $16.9576 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.78 | 12.657% | $80.8652 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.61 | 7.785% | $178.5027 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.51 | 6.378% | $137.7701 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.72 | 8.725% | $106.2461 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.01 | $793.7408 | $793.75 | $793.70 | $793.80 | |