| 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 | $202.56 | 7.257% | $217.2598 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.37 | 5.298% | $80.4161 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.72 | 10.376% | $46.0489 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.87 | 9.827% | $59.1638 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.65 | 8.372% | $222.867 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.91 | 10.517% | $71.7366 | $71.74 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.84 | 9.350% | $28.256 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.92 | $725.7482 | $725.76 | $725.70 | $725.80 | |