| 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 | $200.50 | 7.850% | $216.2393 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.37 | 7.855% | $180.5169 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.61 | 9.719% | $95.0276 | $95.03 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.85 | 9.490% | $35.9675 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.59 | 13.793% | $157.7057 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.62 | 11.410% | $217.9402 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.73 | 5.661% | $31.413 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.27 | $934.8102 | $934.82 | $934.80 | $934.70 | |