| 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 | $200.50 | 8.309% | $217.1595 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.62 | 12.515% | $151.4677 | $151.47 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.46 | 12.140% | $33.0364 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.67 | 6.687% | $205.5538 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.28 | 13.150% | $140.6228 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.49 | 5.869% | $39.6903 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.43 | 4.244% | $34.8488 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.45 | $822.3793 | $822.38 | $822.35 | $822.40 | |