| 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 | $204.62 | 4.352% | $213.5251 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.62 | 5.810% | $47.2124 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.85 | 10.559% | $219.8466 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.73 | 3.318% | $6.9533 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.36 | 6.705% | $80.4129 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.73 | 12.824% | $130.5712 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.38 | 11.195% | $98.2741 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.29 | $796.7956 | $796.79 | $796.75 | $796.80 | |