| 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 | $191.94 | 13.481% | $217.8154 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.27 | 3.525% | $14.773 | $14.77 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.50 | 6.278% | $222.6524 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.89 | 11.827% | $11.0597 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.58 | 9.281% | $166.7409 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.99 | 6.833% | $17.0826 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.38 | 8.142% | $79.3546 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.55 | $729.4786 | $729.47 | $729.45 | $729.60 | |