| 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 | $201.61 | 7.339% | $216.4062 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.85 | 8.705% | $79.1916 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.69 | 10.773% | $192.4016 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.43 | 9.131% | $50.6695 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.58 | 7.501% | $94.1494 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.85 | 6.530% | $97.8478 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.57 | 4.861% | $205.0767 | $205.08 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.58 | $935.7428 | $935.75 | $935.75 | $935.70 | |