| 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 | $220.81 | 6.600% | $235.3835 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.40 | 7.818% | $86.6857 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.41 | 6.696% | $82.5934 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.63 | 9.743% | $19.3477 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.40 | 7.359% | $91.6846 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.94 | 6.196% | $36.0429 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.84 | 12.181% | $227.5479 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.43 | $779.2857 | $779.28 | $779.35 | $779.20 | |