| 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 | $204.25 | 6.334% | $217.1872 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.98 | 12.480% | $177.6959 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.53 | 11.777% | $55.3631 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.93 | 12.238% | $39.2047 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.32 | 6.574% | $96.2576 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.60 | 10.363% | $242.3571 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.77 | 10.412% | $8.579 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.38 | $836.6446 | $836.65 | $836.65 | $836.80 | |