| 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 | $200.69 | 8.253% | $217.2529 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.63 | 10.347% | $17.2472 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.34 | 9.346% | $80.1944 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.50 | 4.497% | $44.4112 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.96 | 9.203% | $135.368 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.84 | 8.735% | $12.8742 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.96 | 11.840% | $6.6657 | $6.67 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.92 | $514.0136 | $514.01 | $513.95 | $514.10 | |