| 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 | $208.91 | 3.785% | $216.8172 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.45 | 4.425% | $66.2577 | $66.26 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.54 | 11.301% | $106.337 | $106.34 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.97 | 12.138% | $36.9719 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.67 | 7.279% | $17.8834 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.81 | 13.387% | $47.4071 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.49 | 11.872% | $266.8035 | $266.80 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.84 | $758.4778 | $758.48 | $758.45 | $758.50 | |