| 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 | $204.99 | 3.794% | $212.7673 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.60 | 8.673% | $45.208 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.54 | 7.532% | $160.8034 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.81 | 10.709% | $160.3177 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.76 | 13.642% | $109.96 | $109.96 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.37 | 3.476% | $17.9738 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.84 | 7.178% | $14.8334 | $14.83 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.91 | $721.8636 | $721.86 | $721.80 | $721.90 | |