| 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 | $221.25 | 5.607% | $233.6555 | $233.66 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.53 | 7.476% | $79.0271 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.68 | 8.789% | $126.935 | $126.94 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.84 | 7.354% | $6.2695 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.26 | 6.770% | $199.9375 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.33 | 9.712% | $77.1604 | $77.16 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.59 | 9.758% | $157.6015 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.48 | $880.5865 | $880.60 | $880.60 | $880.60 | |